Andropause And Depression

Andropause is associated directly with depression, which plays a major part in the notorious mid-life crisis period men face in their late 40´s to late 50´s.

There are a great variety of symptoms and conditions men experience during this mid-life transition – everything from the mental (i.e.  irritability) to the physical (loss of libido, lack of energy, and weight gain.) Depression, if left untreated, could become a disabling condition.   

Andropause depression occurs due to dropping levels of testosterone.  Low testosterone levels cause various depressive symptoms, along with a general indifference to events surrounding you, the inability to concentrate, extreme irritability, and memory loss.   

We may stress over things that might otherwise be worry-free in a typical everyday life situation and brood over certain matters.  We start losing our memory and then we begin to see our lives in a negative light.   

Energy levels fall and interest for the activities we used to enjoy will become flat-lined.  Insomnia and restlessness is also a usual symptom.  Typical daily things can become a burden to us, and the simplest scream of a child could make us extremely irritable.   

Psychologists use a range of battery tests for diagnosing depression on a person. In addition, they hand you test sheets to work with, they also put you under inspection – observing your behavior, tendencies, and habits while talking to them. Men have a tendency to be rebellious creatures by nature. We love shrugging off our faults and being poised in the midst of emotional trouble. We take on the role as masculine creatures - lion kings of the jungle that reign over the sprawling landscape we call life.

Men could be in complete denial when it comes to questions about their sexual capacity and prowess.  We don’t seem to accept to understand that we aren't the same one we once were with our sexual performance due to Andropause being in our blood.   

Fellas, it is time to become aware and acquainted with your depression severity.  Off the bat, there are facts and numbers that support depression as a big problem.  For one, eighty percent of all suicides in the United States are done by men.   

A large amount of people who are suffering from Andropause never look for the recommendation and counsel of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.  Possibly the most surprising fact of all is the male suicide rate is highest throughout the Andropause years.  That is correct! - Highest during these years we're particularly talking about.   

How to deal with Andropause and all with these devastating changes to our lives?  How could we manage stress to reduce the chances of clinical depression?  First, we should follow a daily exercise routine.  That in addition to a caffeine free diet will boost our immune systems to fight depression and many other diseases.  It will also help slow down the aging process.  Endeavor to maintain that explosive 30-inch, vertical leap well into your 60s! 

Another great thing is doing the activities we enjoy.  Don't stray from playing your pick up basketball games with buddies or building those go-carts from scratch as a hobby.  Stick to them and enjoy the satisfaction of doing so.  Try as much as you can to distract yourself from your present condition without ignoring it entirely.   

Keep a social network of friends and family that will cheer you up when you need it most.  Something as simple as having your young child shove a hand drawing of a red school bus in your face can provide you with enough laughs and smiles.  The most essential piece of advice is to accept your situation and make accommodations.  For example, low testosterone levels can easily be supplemented with testosterone cream.   

It is likely to happen to all of us, and you either have the choice of making the best of it or allowing it to overwhelm you.  Awareness is critical, and an optimistic attitude, followed with physical activity and a good nutritional habit, is the best way of fighting Andropause, anti-getting old, and the demon referred as depression.