In order to regain control of body and soul, depressed men often develop excessive behaviors. “While some train every free minute for the next marathon, others can’t get away from the workplace at all. Both are compensatory strategies to restore the seemingly threatened masculinity,” explains the DAK psychologist. The abuse of intoxicants is also a typical reaction. “Alcohol addiction often masks depression,” says Meiners. The dilemma: Since those affected are often unaware of this, only the symptoms are treated, but not the actual cause. “Mental illness and depression in men are an important field for continuing medical education,” Frank Meiners concludes. “As a result, these illnesses can be detected early and treated in a targeted manner.”
Symptoms of depression in men
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The subject quickly gets upset about trivial things and reacts aggressively.
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They perform noticeably less at work and often do not know why.
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Many do excessive sports.
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They regularly drink alcohol or take medication to relax.
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You sleep poorly at night and are constantly exhausted during the day.
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They tolerate less stress than before and are easily thrown off track.
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You often feel anxious, restless or depressed.
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You feel burned out and paralyzed.
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You have suicidal thoughts more often.
