He was tortured as a prisoner of war, shunned by society, and sent to prison after stirring up a wild ruckus in his town. But was Rambo depressed? Maybe.
Unlike women's depression, men's often manifests Rambo-style, with anger and risk taking. The experience may be so different from the classic picture of depression that men don't recognise it or get help, says Aaron Rochlen, PhD, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. And that's dangerous.
According to available national data, almost twice as many Indian men commit suicide compared to women every year. Experts suspect it's related to undiagnosed depression. Talk to your doctor if you uncharacteristically experience:
1- Quick Temper
Men may be more likely to report a short fuse than feelings of sadness or despair, possibly because they tend to bury 'unmanly' feelings in overwork, alcohol or risky behaviours such as reckless driving.
2- Aches and Pains
When fatigue, headaches, back pain, constipation or diarrhoea, or changes in eating patterns persist for more than 2 weeks, the cause may be in your head, especially if accompanied by sadness or loneliness. Tell your doctor about everything.
3- Risky Behaviour
Tempted to slug your boss? Unexpressed grief or anger can morph into violence or substance abuse. "There's strong evidence that support groups help," says Rochlen.
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