Andropause and Depression
January 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under General Health
When men reach the age of 40 – 50s, they enter the midlife crisis period, when both Andropause and depression overwhelm them. During this period of crisis, when hormones play havoc, males undergo a number of symptoms from irritability to loss of libido, gaining of weight, coupled with depression. Andropause and Depression can be a very immobilizing condition.
Reduced levels of male hormone, testosterone results in Andropause depression. Males become disinterested in things around them, they suffer from lack of concentration, irritable, and lose memory due to reduced testosterone. They might start paying emphasis on things which do not require such emphasis, and underplay some things. They tend look at everything in a negative manner, even as they lose memory.
During this period the enthusiasm and energy deplete, and they face restlessness and sleeplessness. Even the usual daily chores will be burdensome during this period, even as a simple cry from a child can make them irritable. The depression overtakes their identity, and when you go to examine yourself to a psychologist, they may start observing your tendency, habits and behavior
By nature men are defiant beings. Usually they tend to dismiss their own mistakes, especially during this mid-life crisis. Presiding over their own lives, men are like to get into denial modes when you question about their vigor. As a result of Andropause they will have lowered sexual prowess, which however they wouldn’t readily accept.
But this is the time when they should know the quality and seriousness of their depression. Depression is at it worse during this period. Remember over 80% of suicides are committed by men in US, and to crown it a major portion of the depressed don’t believe in getting counsel from psychiatrists. What is more than shocking is that he rate of suicides among men, is found to be at its highest during Andropause.
Therefore you will agree that this is a destructive phase. How do you deal with these? You should know the ways to de-stress so that you don’t get into the condition of irrefutable depression. To get out of this syndrome you should regularly exercise, have diet which can fine-tune immunity system to attack sicknesses, and reducing the rate at which you are aging. When you keep your weight under control, you will be able to handle these conditions. Continue to be active. Don’t forget your regular hobbies, which will help you to get distracted from your present predicaments.
To bring cheer into your life have a network of friends. Let your grand children bring laughs into your face. Know your condition and accept it.
When you are having reduced testosterone, you can bring up the levels by supplementing it with creams. Since it’s a natural phenomenon let it not overwhelm you, instead make the best use of it. With a positive attitude, regular exercise and dietary plan, fight your Andropause and depression, you will never age!
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