Men More Likely to Suffer Depression During Divorce

Some studies have suggested that men take the loss of a relationship harder than a woman and are more likely to suffer periods of depression. We read and hear about depression in women after divorce but what about the men? Maybe the fact that we hear more about women is because women talk about their feelings more than men. They gather their girlfriend around, cry, rant, vent and then go shoe shopping. As for men, not so much sharing of feelings going on. For the emotional well-being of men, this needs to change.

Not to worry though guys, you don't have to lay your heart on the table, there is no need for tears in your beers. You can get help for the depression you are feeling due to your divorce without outing your emotional self to your buddies. First though you need to recognize that what you are feeling may be depression.

Symptoms of Depression in Men:

Problems Focusing or Remembering Things:

Depression can affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, perform complicated tasks, concentrate, and remember things. You may leave the house and not be able to remember whether or not you locked the door. You may be having low job performance due to an inability to concentrate on the work at hand. Your life is one big...post continued

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