Sunday, December 02, 2012
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I also think men are less likely to admit to depression because of the social expectation that they are supposed to be strong, never weak. Terence Real has a book called "I Don't Want to Talk About It" which is a very good look at how depression might be evident in men and how hard it is to spot, precisely for the reason that is the book's title. Both of my sons deal with depression and the older one, even though he's been in therapy in the past and is still on medication, won't just come out and say he's depressed. No, he has to get angry and cut himself off from everyone who cares about him then, when the worst is over, he might admit to having been depressed. Like I wouldn't understand??? He knows I've had it most of my life and he still won't talk.
Exactly, Judy. You have the lived experience of depression and you are well informed, yet this cuts little ice with your son. I agree with your observations entirely.