What does depression look like?
Hopelessness or sadness may be easily accepted as depression but many boys are taught early on not to show their feelings. Some men may find that they may not get pleasure from activities they once enjoyed. A few other common behaviors that may not be recognized as depression include:
- Escapist behavior: Sports tv, video game and/or work involvement to the exclusion of social relationships
- Alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping or food addiction
- Controlling, violent or abusive behavior
- Temper tantrums
- Risky behavior, such as reckless driving
- Infidelity and addictive sexual behavior
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