Mental Health
Depression has become a familiar, household name. It pops up in conversations, it is played out in movies, novels revolve around this theme.
Those who do struggle with depression are almost always unable to explain how it feels.
Sure they can point to the blues, to the inability of being able to do anything, but the true darkness of it remains indescribable
Even though we use the term depression commonly, we are far from putting individual experiences into words.
Society is more kinder towards women struggling with depression for many patriarchal reasons for a women’s mind being perceived ‘weak’! Men, thus, unsurprisingly have a tough time accepting and acknowledging their depression and communicating it to others.
The 'Boys Are Tough' the slogan doesn’t allow you to be kind towards uncomfortable emotions of sadness and despair.
Men are either taught to fight it off and ‘be a man’ or take inspiration from countless poets and writers (Like me
) who have successfully converted their angst into their creative.
But we are never actually taught to feel that sadness, to be unperturbed, and to eventually accept that tough men sometimes need help too.
men are more likely to notice physical discomfort such as headaches, back pain, difficulty in falling asleep.
Another way in which depression manifests among men is through anger and reckless behavior.
Anger is an inability to deal with criticism, irritability, losing temper, violence.
Men are prone to engaging in risky behaviors and abuse of drugs, getting into too many sexual activity, becomes an escape from intense pain and emotions
Depression makes men intolerable towards activities that we might have previously enjoyed, and this includes taking mindful decisions.
when a man struggles with his sexual desires, it starts the vicious cycle of guilt, self-doubt, and worthlessness.
It is also important to note that anti-depressants can cause sexual problems such as reduced interest, erectile dysfunction, delayed or inhibited ejaculation.
Be strong, boys don’t cry, mard ban, are commonly thrown at men to suppress their emotions.
If women are not constantly sensitive, why are men always expected to be tough?
Not sure how many amongst you guys or since I am also part of the forum can say amongst us are going through immense stress or depression which you don't wish to bring it open on any platform.. All I want to say is be vocal ..seek help and there is no harm is expressing what you are actually going through, Having sex with random chicks is not the only solution.
Tention na lo yaar...This is life.
There is a solution to every problem.Just don't give up.
PS - I am not a feminist... I like to highlight the struggle faced by both the gender.