Dealing With Depression
By Steven D. Mikel • January 4, 2023
Our Value, self-worth or self-perception, failures, and wrong choices effect us deeply. But, even small or huge successes can result in "post-Olympic blues" or "post-competition blues" and can have drastic effects on how we feel as men.
Situations outside our control, such as accidents or tragedy, company downsizing or other peoples choices can put us into a tail spin of doubt and questioning the point of our existence.
What do we do? How do we cope?
How we handle these aspects of life determines the quality of life we have and significantly impacts our relationships, both public and private.
Steps Toward Healing
- Acknowledge what you're feeling - Don't suppress or deny your emotions
- Reach out - Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or counselor
- Take care of your body - Sleep, nutrition, and exercise matter
- Set small, achievable goals - Build momentum with small wins
- Find your purpose - Connect with something greater than yourself
- Be patient - Healing takes time; don't rush the process
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can trigger depression in men?
Our value, self-worth, failures, and wrong choices all affect men deeply. Situations outside our control, such as accidents, tragedy, company downsizing, or other people's choices, can put a man into a tailspin of doubt and questioning the point of his existence.
Can success cause depression?
Yes. Even small or huge successes can bring on what is sometimes called "post-Olympic blues" or "post-competition blues," and that letdown can have drastic effects on how a man feels. How he handles it shapes his quality of life and his relationships, both public and private.
How can a man cope with depression?
Acknowledge what you are feeling instead of suppressing it, and reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or counselor. Take care of your body with sleep, nutrition, and exercise, set small achievable goals, connect with a purpose greater than yourself, and be patient, because healing takes time. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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