Posted on 10/10/2016 10:35:01 AM PDT by detective
Whether it’s down to a fear of looking weak or an inability to express emotions, when it comes to mental health , men bottle up their feelings far more than women.
And, sadly, this can make things even worse for them. Stephen Buckley, from mental health charity Mind, says: “Women may talk more openly about their feelings and turn to friends and family for support, whereas men may find other ways to unwind, like watching TV or using drugs or alcohol.
The idea that ‘real men don’t cry’ can stop men accessing help.”
Mind’s findings show that almost a third of men would feel embarrassed seeking help.
(Excerpt) Read more at mirror.co.uk ...
I would like to talk to you all about my feelings ...
But I will spare us both the wasted time.
Well said...we are programmed thru both nature and nurture to be who we are. Accept it...go with it.
I am a grieving father...lost my amazing 16 year old son and only child to heart failure, and went on to publish 3 books on the subject of male versus female emotions in grief. I humbly keynote speak or present workshops within businesses and with several international non-profit grief support organizations to help others on the same journey as me.
I am only so well received because I am a man who will stand up and talk about men's emotions in grief...and first and foremost, "This is who you are. I am not here to change you...just ask that you understand it." I know that sounds pompous in a way, but after a profound loss of a child or a spouse, most of us bereaved go through a period of wondering "Who am I now?" This helps them. Sorry so long....passionate subject for me...
Thank you for the reply. I can’t imagine what it must be like to lose a child at any age. Based on grief of my divorce, I can assume it is a nightmare you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.
The bottom line is we have to move on, and be happy and productive regardless of the circumstances otherwise you end up bitter, angry, resentful, and often in rehab.
Guys need a close friend to talk to, not always their wife.
Mine left me after 20 years, she’s now with another man. I could spend a lot of time feeling rejected, inadequate, lost, resentful, but I find comfort in randomly slashing her tires... ahaha JK. Comfort in accepting it is what it is, and I cannot control how she behaves or what she says or does. I don’t have to like it but I’m not going to let that event ruin my life.
Godspeed IP.
I’ve always found shooting my kids to be quite therapeutic.
Paint ball is a great way to de-stress and also help the boys man up: “That didn’t hurt!”
(A complete bald-face lie—in the tradition of all great warriors...)
Just letting my emotions out dude, they say its healthy!
It can be just as devastating with a divorce, loss of a limb, forced retirement, major health issues, etc...
You have the right outlook....good for you, bro.
It's all about peace and purpose!!!!
Saw my Dad cry twice. Once when his mother-in-law died. Once when he and I were watching TV and “Old Yeller” died!!! LOL! I miss him so much!
When emotions get the best of me, I go home and break out my collection of “My Little Ponies” and all the bad feelies go away.
“Less than a quarter (of men) would visit their GP if they felt down for more than two weeks, in comparison to a third of women.”
Why does the author think this indicates a problem with men instead of a problem with women?
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