Men's health and mental health concerns.

[IjawMan]

I've checked through the forum and could not find a post recent on this topic, please if there is and I did not see them you can direct me to it to bring mine down.

Did you know according to WHO that over 700,000 people died of suicide in the world every year with men accounting for 70% to 80%. The month of June is dedicated to men around the world to support and celebrate men for their strength, struggles and resilience. A month for men's mental health awareness to remind us of the vulnerability of men and how men need caring for, attention, respect and all the love they can experience.

The strongest man can not remain strong all the time, meaning there are times life punches him really hard and he cannot bear it but he still smiles to his family, to the world , cause he is taught to believe from childhood never  to show weakness, as a man never to cry. Slowly, that is how depression begins since a man is expected by society not to complain, some go onto addiction of drugs substance, alcohol, and gambling just so they can feel better.

This month is a refresher to men that they are allowed and are with the right to:

• Talk about their challenges, emotions and feelings
• Pay attention to their health

• Do exercises once a while if you lack the time to make it a regular routine
• Appreciate yourself with good treats occasionally and be happy with family.

• Keep off from hard drugs and avoid alcohol if you can not limit intake.
• Eat well and have good sex, cause men's happiness matters too

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[Franklyn-wood]

Well well well! Nice one OP. The society has come to a conclusion with the following context which are leadership, Cultural, biological and psychological believe and paying little or no concerns to men as we have been thought from child birth to think men are strong enough to face any challenge that comes his way in respective of his emotional physical and mental status.
Our body structures that comprisee bones, viens, make it look like we are super beings, men now have less time and attention for themselves rather they carry burdens from famil, relatives, friends religion and that of the society. This making life very hard and unbearable for most men. All men needs support encouragement attention to be alive. More grace, wisdom, good health, and blessings to all men out there.

[Judith87403]

Well well well! Nice one OP. The society has come to a conclusion with the following context which are leadership, Cultural, biological and psychological believe and paying little or no concerns to men as we have been thought from child birth to think men are strong enough to face any challenge that comes his way in respective of his emotional physical and mental status.
Our body structures that comprisee bones, viens, make it look like we are super beings, men now have less time and attention for themselves rather they carry burdens from famil, relatives, friends religion and that of the society. This making life very hard and unbearable for most men. All men needs support encouragement attention to be alive. More grace, wisdom, good health, and blessings to all men out there.

That's absolutely, people don't mostly feel concerned about men, as they think they can take care of themselves too, honestly, even though that the men are not showing their weakness, they are actually humans, they need love and care from their family members also, sometimes they want to be treated in a unique way because they are also humans, as they want need some rest, they are not machine or robot because stress kills and its better to avoid it even without being told.

[Vod]

I did not check off "Do you feel free in sharing your challenges?" because on this forum, people misquote everything and discussion about a personal topic can be twisted into something completely different.   Other than that, my doctor is my friend - he often asks me how my lawsuit is going, etc.  And I do healthy exercises like walking.    

I do share personal details on my life on other forums, but not on any related to anonymous currency.    No one should.  

[Dunamisx]

There is a lot going on with men mental capacity, because we are mostly responsible for everything about ourselves and other dependants around us, a man must have to think of a way of survival and alternative means or route to which he could manage to maintain his home and family, a man may not have enough time of thinking about himself but how others could be well taken care of and also take their responsibility over in self being the head of the house, working all day long to ensure things are in order for the family and for himself.

Very soon it will be celebrated father's day, while men health and mental wellness is important in period like this to be considered.

[Findingnemo]

I had to go for few sessions with a therapist when I was diagnosed with a chronic condition but that's it and even that came as a result of compulsion or some money-making strategy by the hospitals.

And to come to the topic, no one really gives a shit about men's mental health, they can't afford to break down even in front of their loved ones, except their life partner if the guy is lucky to have such a supportive one.

[free-bit.co.in]

Why only talk about men's health issues? I think we should be fair. Life is becoming increasingly difficult, and it affects both men and women, husbands and wives alike, not just one group.

Do not be too selfish and do not assume you are the only one carrying the pressures of life and dealing with the impact it has on your health.

I believe everyone has parent. Was your father the only one who sacrificed his life to take care of you? Didn't your mother do anything? Didn't she sacrifice and risk her life to give birth to and raise you? Similarly, both you and your wife are facing life's pressures, responsibilities, and challenges in different way.

[letteredhub]

And to come to the topic, no one really gives a shit about men's mental health, they can't afford to break down even in front of their loved ones, except their life partner if the guy is lucky to have such a supportive one.

Men are actually going through a lot of shit which they don't even have who to complain it to because they hardly get someone who really listens and wouldn't judge them of being acting like weaklings. All they get to hear is man up, be a man, you're better than this, and blablabla. I think family members has to understand that men ain't super humans, they can be hurt too by words if it's negative words instead of encouraging words that's should be appreciating the little efforts they already making. Honestly, having a loving, and understanding woman who makes home a rest for man after coming back from work, it's a blessing to that man.

[Findingnemo]

And to come to the topic, no one really gives a shit about men's mental health, they can't afford to break down even in front of their loved ones, except their life partner if the guy is lucky to have such a supportive one.

Men are actually going through a lot of shit which they don't even have who to complain it to because they hardly get someone who really listens and wouldn't judge them of being acting like weaklings. All they get to hear is man up, be a man, you're better than this, and blablabla. I think family members has to understand that men ain't super humans, they can be hurt too by words if it's negative words instead of encouraging words that's should be appreciating the little efforts they already making. Honestly, having a loving, and understanding woman who makes home a rest for man after coming back from work, it's a blessing to that man.

Men used to be like that, so the tradition just continues but we also evolved a lot like equality, feminism and many other things which means there should be equality for men too.

Having someone who can understand us, and doesn't judge is a blessing but if they don't have it then they have to suffer whole keep supporting their family and everything which is kind of inevtable.

Once a wise man said,"A man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated, or respected, or even loved. He simply bears up and he does it. Because he's a man." _{-Gus Fring.}

[Marykeller]

If men can come out from the shell to share their burden with others, there will lift of souls to them. The high rate of death among them will be minimized, and we will have them reaching an older age, to die a natural death than dying by suicide or depression, which the bad economy causes for them to find it difficult to provide for their families.

In the beginning of creation, right from Adam and Eve, God orchestrated the duties of men to be providers, and he made them to be the head of the family. Those duties alone make them choose to appear strong all the time in providing for their families, even at their weak moments, the weight of the financial burden of the family is on their neck, they will still choose to carry on, strong and courageous not to cry in front of their family because of difficulties. That's what the society has made them do.

How I wish men would all learn to speak up. The society that they don't want to see them cry will not take care of or pay the bills of their family when they die. Their family will learn to survive without them

[Doll2233]

Mental health deserve attention, we live in a society where mainly mens are considered as a strong person they have to carry heavy responsibilities of families and they feel pressure to hide their emotion because society see them as a strong person but I think the true strength is not about suffering and not telling anyone but it is about asking for help when needed  mental health effect due to different reasons. Spending time with friends and family,  exercising on daily basis and maintain healthy lifestyle can help to make a difference and make mind positive

Mens usually hide expressing their emotions as they are considered as the strong person but strength is not about hiding emotion it is about sharing with other person may be some friend or professional, so they can help you,  there are people who hide their emotions and they don't share with anyone and end up ending their lives. Mental health issues are real we meed to give them importantce as we give importantnce to our physical health. We should go for atleast monthly check up.

[Rockstarguy]

I did not check off "Do you feel free in sharing your challenges?" because on this forum, people misquote everything and discussion about a personal topic can be twisted into something completely different.   Other than that, my doctor is my friend - he often asks me how my lawsuit is going, etc.  And I do healthy exercises like walking.    

I do share personal details on my life on other forums, but not on any related to anonymous currency.    No one should.  

Taliking to some gives a good relief to the body, i mean talking about your challenge.  I have come to realise when you just keep your challenges inside of you and not talking about kills one silently. People prefer to keep their challenges a secret because they feel opening ip to someone it might be something that will be misunderstood and this is not even the best. I think people need to look for someone who they think they can talk with because it brings good relief when their is a good discussion.

[Royal Cap]

Actually the biggest obstacle to talking about men's mental health is that many people don't see their problems as problems. They think that everything will be fine with time, so they continue to endure everything silently but if stress accumulates for a long time, it affects work and even their own lives.

And speaking of me I don't have regular health checks, I don't exercise every day but I try to walk or do light exercise a few days a week. And yes I feel much more comfortable sharing my problems now than before. Talking to a trusted person reduces stress a lot more than carrying everything alone. I don't think it's a weakness but rather a part of taking care of yourself.

[passwordnow]

I'm not fond of sharing my challenges that I face, I used to face it alone and I don't want others to get bothered with how I am doing with it and how tough it is. Everyone has got their own challenges to face with and that's why I'm keeping it to myself. And for some activities, walking is mostly what I do and sweating a lot means that I'm also releasing the toxins and the stress in my body. Although I'm mostly stressed at work at all times but I am grateful for having that stress rather than having no stress and having no work.

[IjawMan]

I did not check off "Do you feel free in sharing your challenges?" because on this forum, people misquote everything and discussion about a personal topic can be twisted into something completely different.   Other than that, my doctor is my friend - he often asks me how my lawsuit is going, etc.  And I do healthy exercises like walking.    

I do share personal details on my life on other forums, but not on any related to anonymous currency.    No one should.  

Thank you for choosing to ask this question which am convince that with how we are surrounded with many despising experiences from people for what information about us we at one time shared with them. If there is any greater motivation to share more personal details, it is when people understand you exactly as you expressed your feelings.

As a man you should lay aside people that ridicle and misunderstands you for sharing your personal feelings and pains, and being focused on the ones who listens and  understands you, even when this is only one person. And continue doing your walking exercise, it helps maintain a right and strong mentality for your well-being.

[Agbamoni]

This is my first time seeing someone speak out for the men. A lot of men are going through hard times and won't speak out. There is also this statistics that the elderly men die before the elderly women due to the effect of the hard work done when they were in their youth.

[Judith87403]

I'm not fond of sharing my challenges that I face, I used to face it alone and I don't want others to get bothered with how I am doing with it and how tough it is. Everyone has got their own challenges to face with and that's why I'm keeping it to myself. And for some activities, walking is mostly what I do and sweating a lot means that I'm also releasing the toxins and the stress in my body. Although I'm mostly stressed at work at all times but I am grateful for having that stress rather than having no stress and having no work.

Its true that one has their own to show their emotions or how they express their anxiety but, sometimes its important for one to say out their challenges and how they overcome it, for the sake of others, as others might learn and also avoid such mistakes, so that they won't end up losing or ruining their lives for what that doesn't really count, so it will be good for gamblers to learn to do things in the right way, but on the other hand, its also good for one to tackle their own problems without having to disturb others, as they might use it against them or mock them.

[Achalugo BTC]

This is my first time seeing someone speak out for the men. A lot of men are going through hard times and won't speak out. There is also this statistics that the elderly men die before the elderly women due to the effect of the hard work done when they were in their youth.

You are right, men are really going through a lot, things have been happening in the lives of men, but some of them can't say them out because they feel that people might not really understand them or they will judge them. But, the men are also humans and they need to also be loved, and get to understand them more and help them in any way one can, to help the burnout go and relief them of stress, this way one can help them to prevent depression.

[Judith87403]

Taliking to some gives a good relief to the body, i mean talking about your challenge.  I have come to realise when you just keep your challenges inside of you and not talking about kills one silently. People prefer to keep their challenges a secret because they feel opening ip to someone it might be something that will be misunderstood and this is not even the best. I think people need to look for someone who they think they can talk with because it brings good relief when their is a good discussion.

Very true and sometimes they are right because some people can jump into conclusion without even understanding what the person is trying to say and this usually discourage one to share their challenges and its not good, just as you said, some people needs to say out its in their minds, as it helps them to find solutions to their problems or challenges and its true, one needs to find a trustworthy one, that they can share their worries with and be comfortable with it.

[DanWalker]

There is also this statistics that the elderly men die before the elderly women due to the effect of the hard work done when they were in their youth.

Im not sure if these surveys and statistics have fully taken into account factors other than work and life stress. Because men generally have more bad habits than women. The rates of alcohol, tobacco, and even drug use, as well as engagement in harmful behaviors or lifestyles are generally significantly higher among men. Therefore, I think we shouldnt be surprised to see that men have shorter life expectancy or suffer from more health issues than women.