BROS & DEPRESSION
TRIGGERS FOR DEPRESSION
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There’s no single cause of depression in men, Bro. Biological, psychological, and social factors all play a part, as do lifestyle choices, relationships, and coping skills. While any man can suffer from depression, there are some risk factors that make a man more vulnerable, such as:
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Loneliness and lack of social support
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Inability to effectively deal with stress
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A history of alcohol or drug abuse
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Early childhood trauma or abuse
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Aging in isolation, with few social outlets
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Retrenchment, bankruptcy and loss of income
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Grief and bereavement
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Impotence or erectile dysfunction​
Depression and erectile dysfunction
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Impotence or erectile dysfunction is not only a trigger of depression in men, it can also be a side effect of many antidepressant medications.
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Men with sexual function problems are almost twice as likely to be depressed as those without.
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Depression increases the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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Many men are reluctant to acknowledge sexual problems, thinking it’s a reflection on their manhood rather than a treatable problem caused by depression.
