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For decades it was thought that women were the more emotional of the two genders and that depression was a woman's disease.  Clinical Depression in Men is thought to be a sign of emotional weakness and "real men" aren't allowed such a "weakness."  In reality, there are more and more diagnoses of depression in men being reported today, and none of these cases have anything to do with weakness of any sort.

Doctors are now realizing that while depression is an emotion, clinical depression is caused by a physical condition and not an emotional state.  This explains why there are more cases of depression in men; if it's a physical condition then of course men can have the physical problem that causes it just as much as women can.

It may also be true that many more cases of Depression are being diagnosed because more men are seeking treatment for the condition as opposed to ignoring it.  There is still a stigma by some against mental and emotional illnesses but that stigma is disappearing more and more as time goes by.  Also, doctors are finding they have more treatment options for depression in men, which may too encourage many to seek that treatment, realizing that help is available if they simply ask for it.

Its always good to remember that having clinical depression is not a weakness of any kind.  It caused by a problem in the brain so that it doesn't produce and regulate certain chemicals the way it should.The brain has more to do with our emotions and feelings than we give it credit for.  Those outside influences simply trigger the chemical reaction that is out of whack when it comes to depression in men.Concentration on making this go away in reality is not going to help much - because it doesn't work that way.  Depression in men is caused by internal factors that need to be addressed and treated just as much as the emotional state that a patient will be in when they suffer from depression.

There will probably always be those who scoff at the idea of depression in men but these ones are doing a lot of damage to those who do have the condition.  Anyone that has clinical depression should seek medical attention and do all they can to treat and cope with the disease.  Cases of depression in men can be overwhelming so that one's career can suffer, as can a spouse or partner, children, other family members, and even friends who miss the company of their old pal.  But rather than give in to the condition or think that it's hopeless, it's always advised that one see a doctor.  Depression in men can be effectively treated with medication, support groups, and other coping mechanisms that a doctor can prescribe.

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# posted by NeilG @ 11:10 AM