| In
certain men suffering from depression, erectile dysfunction is
a prevalent adverse effect. During bouts of depression, men may
not feel masculine. As a result, feelings of anger, frustration
and sadness may ensue. The emotions have a way of impacting a
deficit of self-esteem which may transpire into depression.
As everyone has experienced
episodes of depression, it usually transpires within a normal
time frame. The illness is demarcated by feelings of hopelessness,
extreme pessimistic perspectives as well as sadness.
Contrary to popular
belief, depression is not limited to women. Although, one out
of every men have experienced depression, the illness is deemed
as a ‘woman’s disease’. Given the female gender’s biological
make-up of hormones and
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause, the stereotype is
feasible. Nevertheless, it is the social stigmatism associated
with depression that keeps many men from seeking the help, support
and treatment they require.
In many cases, male
depression goes undetected. It is challenging to recognize in
men because of the American culture’s perceptions of the male’s
role in society. Moreover, men are less apt to identify a problem
out of fear of appearing weak. Generally, men who show the symptoms
of depression are more prone to identify the physical adverse
effects, such as headaches, stomaches, fatigue or inability
to sleep.
The physical symptoms
of depression in men are not clearly defined or depicted. Dissimilar
to women, men have a lower tendency of demonstrating the atypical
indications of depression, such as sobbing, showing sadness,
withdrawing and other telltale signs. Just as men are less verbal
in communicating their feelings, they apply the same concealed
emotions of depression. They are more prone to exhibit signs
of aggression and irritability.
Despite the reasons
men fail to identify a bout of depression, it may surface into
sexual dysfunction or ED. |
