Depression is a common condition that can become very serious. However, like most mental illnesses, it can be treated effectively. Depression is not limited to a particular gender, age or socioeconomic status, but it can affect anyone.
Untimely detection of the disease can lead to serious consequences. However, the symptoms of depression are not always obvious. The disease can develop without being perceived either by the person himself or by his circle (relatives, friends, associates, etc.) or even by doctors.
In fact, things get even more difficult because in most cases, the symptoms in men are quite different from those in women. For example, although many people think that the main symptoms of depression are sadness and negative emotions, this is especially true for women and not for men.
Depression in men
According to research on depression, the findings show that the majority of men who experience it, express it through anger, nerves and generally an aggressive behavior. This is the main reason why it is difficult for someone to understand that he is suffering from depression.
Also some symptoms of depression in men are low self-esteem, impulsive behavior, apathy, isolation and the tendency to constantly blame others. Unlike women who usually blame themselves.
In addition, depressed men tend to spend several hours a day at work, until they lose interest in it as well. Finally, the percentage of those who can turn to an addiction (drink, cigarette) as well as gambling is not small.
Of course, as the experts report, the above symptoms must appear daily for more than 15 days and with increasing duration.
Depression in women
The symptoms of depression in women are more or less what you have in mind when you hear the term. Low energy, loss of interest from previously favorite activities, eating disorders and panic attacks.
Other common symptoms in women are palpitations, tightness and chest pain, headaches and various digestive disorders.
Finally, it is particularly important to note that in the database, women are easier to attempt suicide, but men are more likely to commit suicide, because they use more lethal methods.
How to deal with depression
Psychotherapy is the best way to recognize the symptoms, to process them and of course to deal with them. Depression is a very common mental disorder that can lead to serious problems if left untreated. If you are believed to be experiencing symptoms of depression, you should know that you are not alone.
Our online psychologists are by your side at all times in order to listen to your problem and approach it with the most appropriate method. Online psychotherapy sessions can help you get rid of this problem and of course improve the quality of your daily life.