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Trad: Men's depression - the invisible enemy (how to underst..

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Trad: Men's depression - the invisible enemy (how to understand and get out) 1/ Men are less likely to talk about depression, but more likely to lose their way. Not because they're weaker - because they've been wearing the "everything is OK" mask for years. How do you recognize the problem?
2/ Hidden symptoms: ✓ "Just tired" - 3 months in a row ✓ Irritability instead of sadness ✓ No interest in sex/sports/hobbies ✓ "Head/backache" for no reason ✓ Alcohol = the only "relaxation"
3/ Why are you in denial? "Depression = weakness" is a major myth. In reality, it's a brain chemistry failure, like diabetes is an insulin failure.
4/ What to do. 1. Diagnosis: PHQ-9 test (google it, 2 minutes) 2. Physical: Check testosterone, vitamin D, thyroid 3. Action: - 30 min. walk = natural antidepressant - 2 liters of water/day (dehydration = decline) - Sleep from 10pm → melatonin is normal
5/ When to see a doctor? If 2+ weeks: - Can't get out of bed - Thoughts of "what's the point?" - No appetite/weight
6/ Important: Depression is treatable. Pills are not "crippling chemo" but like a cast on a fracture. 80% feel improvement in 3-4 weeks.
You are not alone. There is a way out