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How to Spot Stress and Depression in Men

Depression and Stress often don't show up in the same way for men as they do for women and because our understanding of these issues have mainly been focused on women, we often fail to spot it, even in ourselves.

The Signs

Usually a Cluster of Symptoms

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PHYSICAL PAIN

Headaches, Back Pain, Joint Pain, Digestive and Stomach Issues, Chest Pain

WEIGHT CHANGES

Putting on weight or losing it can be a symptom of stress or depression

NEW NEGATIVE HABITS

These are often coping/avoidance mechanisms such as Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Over Exercising


RISKY BEHAVIOUR

Impulsive behaviour and risk taking can be a sign of stress or depression

INTEREST LEVELS CHANGING

Losing interest in things that you used to enjoy. Finding it hard to get interested in anything

ANGRY & IRRITABLE

Flying off the handle at the slightest provocation, being snappy and short tempered, feeling irritated by pretty much everything. 

TIRED

Feeling tired all the time, waking up tired. Lacking in energy throughout the day.

NOT AS FOCUSED

Finding it difficult to focus or stay focused, feeling disconnected from the work you need to do.

CHANGES IN MOOD

Low moods coming out of nowhere.Changes to your usual mood and demeanour. Feeling more emotional.

SLEEP CHANGES

Changes to your sleep pattern . Finding it hard to get to sleep, waking in the night, difficulty waking in the morning. 

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