Differences do exist in the way men and women experience depression or in the way they present their symptoms and sometimes it's in the most glaring manner. Specifically, men are less likely to show depression through their feelings and emotions. They are less vocal about expressing feelings of sadness, hopelessness and worthlessness. Instead, they might show their depression by getting angry and frustrated at the slightest provocations. They are more likely to present their symptoms in the form of being irritable. Men may also be more likely to complain of tiredness and sleeplessness regularly and show decreased interest in once enjoyed activities. Because of this painful juxtaposition between how they feel and how society wants them to feel, men make great efforts to minimize their chances of having to spend time with family and friends as much as possible. They instead push themselves more and more into their work, or may turn to drugs or alcohol for relief. Depression in men can give rise to issues in their sex life. It can cause a loss of interest in sex and can contribute to causing erectile dysfunction.  Men prefer to use socially favorable and socially acceptable nomenclature to mask their symptoms of depression. They are likely to emphasize attributing their symptoms to stress rather than depression. Though women are more likely to attempt suicide, it is men who have higher mortality rates because of suicide. It is because men tend to act quickly, instantly, and hastily on suicidal thoughts and also use more lethal means, such as guns, to complete their suicide attempt. Women, on the other hand, are more open about their thoughts are prone to less active or guaranteed suicidal behaviors, like overdosing on pills. Men are also less likely to indicate their intentions to others. With fewer warning signs from them, friends and family are not likely to intervene. However, it is possible that more women are more comfortable reporting it, or that men assume they don't have it when women do. However, assuming women are more likely to be depressed than men, the reasons could be any of the following:  Hormonal changes. Pregnancy. Menopause. Hypothyroidism.  Chronic illnesses (Studies show that illness is comorbid with depression more often in women than in men). Hormones have a direct relationship with the chemicals in the brain that are in charge of influencing our mood and emotions. Hormonal fluctuations are common during the menstrual cycle, menopause, pregnancy and post-delivery. This can start out as episodic (temporary, to make the explanation short) and lead to chronic depression (a lifelong battle).   To add to the hormonal changes, the additional responsibilities that come with the arrival of a baby are enormous and can be overwhelming for some women which can lead to depression — specifically postpartum depression. Men also have hormones, and this could affect their depression as well. Psychosocial factors are also linked to high rates of depression in women. Women can feel pressure to be expected to handle more than their fair share of responsibilities such as in caring for family, working a part-time or full-time job, and taking on the stress and strains of keeping relationships strong and intact.  Facing sexism may also take a toll on women. For example, a woman who faces sexual harassment at work may become depressed. Depression that comes with the onset of a particular season, called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is more prevalent among women.  This form of depression passes with the onset of warmer seasons such as spring and summer but comes back with the onset of winter. Though the cause of this depression is different, the symptoms are the same — sadness, mood swings, anxiety, cravings for foods high in sugars and carbohydrates, and sleep problems are all prevalent. SAD is one such form of depression which is caused by lack of/exposure to adequate sunlight. This is mostly experienced by people living in cold places where winters and snow are intense and severe.
افهم أنه من المرجّح أن يُخفي الرجال مشاعرهم أكثر من النساء. اعلم أن الرجال الذين يعانون من الاكتئاب قد يتجنبون التواصل الاجتماعي. انتبه لأي تغيّر في العادات الجنسية. اعرف كيفية تأثير الانتحار على الرجال والنساء بطريقة مختلفة. اعلم أن الاكتئاب أكثر شيوعًا لدى النساء أكثر من الرجال. اعلم أن الهرمونات قد تؤثر على النساء. اعرف كيف يؤدي الضغط الواقع على عاتق النساء إلى الاكتئاب. اعلم أن المواسم قد تؤثر على النساء أكثر من الرجال.