When men first become depressed they may not recognize the symptoms for what they are. Anxiety may be one of the first real sensations men are aware of. There may be a sense of feeling edgy and finding difficulty in meeting people or going places are all signs. Physically the man might feel panicky and have symptoms of sweating, shaking, diarrhea, palpitations and sweating.

Although depression in men does share many of the same symptoms experienced by women, men tend to be prone to sudden...