What are the symptoms of depression in men?

As the pace of society accelerates, some men suffer from depression, which not only brings deep pain to themselves, but also casts a shadow on their families. Currently, there are many people suffering from depression in our country. Many people are prejudiced against depression and do not understand that it is just a disease. If treated properly, it can be improved. In addition, understanding the specific manifestations of male depression will also help us better treat and prevent it. Let's take a look below.

1. Get tired easily.

Dr. Josie Karap, a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and others found that compared with women, men are more likely to have unexplained fatigue as an early symptom of depression.

2. Sleeping too much or too little.

Experts point out that sleeping for more than 12 hours a day and still feeling exhausted, or waking up after sleeping for about 2 hours, is a common symptom of depression in men.

3. Unexplained stomach pain or back pain.

Unexplained body pain is a common symptom of depression, but it is easy for men to ignore this, so it deserves attention.

4. Irritable.

When men are depressed, they are prone to "irritability" symptoms, which manifests as excessive reaction to the outside world and being unhappy when encountering stimulation.

5. Difficulty concentrating.

Because brain function is affected, depressed people often have difficulty concentrating and are easily distracted.

6. Easily get angry and become more hostile.

When men are depressed, they are more likely to become irritable, suspicious and hostile towards the outside world.

7. Stress.

When men are depressed, they often become highly nervous, enter a "stress" state, and become very sensitive.

8. Anxiety.

Compared with women, men are more likely to worry and be anxious when they are depressed, which manifests as nervousness, anxiety, and fear of accidents.

9. Heavy smoking or drinking.

When men are depressed, they prefer to "drink to relieve their sorrows" and use bad methods such as smoking and drinking to numb their nerves.

10. Sexual dysfunction.

Sexual dysfunction is one of the typical characteristics of male depression. If not dealt with in time, it can easily aggravate depression.

The above are some typical manifestations of male depression. These clinical manifestations bring great pain to patients. In fact, some depression can be completely treated and restored to health by taking medication. Therefore, as a patient with depression, you must have confidence. At the same time, as an ordinary person, you should not discriminate against patients and give them more care and kind smiles.