Health Issues

[Cory]

We used to have a big issue where men felt they couldn't open up or they weren't as 'manly'.

I think that's a stigma around the world, at least it is in the USA as well. Men are often seen as needing to be strong, masculine, and essentially emotionless. It's sad that a lot of men feel they have to be this way, but hopefully, as more awareness is raised this stigma will slowly die along with it.

 

[Gizmo]

I think that's a stigma around the world, at least it is in the USA as well. Men are often seen as needing to be strong, masculine, and essentially emotionless. It's sad that a lot of men feel they have to be this way, but hopefully, as more awareness is raised this stigma will slowly die along with it.

Years ago men were told to grow up if they were having problems. I guess that was a different time but I'm glad we are getting past these issues. There are still a lot of things men want to keep private though such as abuse etc. But at least they are getting more and more comfortable talking about things.

 

[Cory]

But at least they are getting more and more comfortable talking about things.

Thankfully, therapy and even online therapy exist. I've been to a therapist myself who was a woman and she helped me tremendously with my mental health.

I think the "manly" stigma will always be alive in the world because some people truly believe the age-old way of some of the previous factors I mentioned, but it should get better for the most part.

 

[Gizmo]

Thankfully, therapy and even online therapy exist. I've been to a therapist myself who was a woman and she helped me tremendously with my mental health.

I think the "manly" stigma will always be alive in the world because some people truly believe the age-old way of some of the previous factors I mentioned, but it should get better for the most part.

I've got an older male psychologist which helps me. Even if I haven't got anything going on he will still meet me for a catch up over coffee and we will just chat. A third party is paying for the sessions so I don't mind.

 

[guyyanthony]

aww that's make me happy

 

[Etini Willie]

In New Zealand it took forever for men to be able to open up about mental health. We used to have a big issue where men felt they couldn't open up or they weren't as 'manly'. It actually took an ex sports player to help people open up.

That's the same thing that happens in my country too. Men are taken to be this super human creatures that are supposed to be over every situation. This led me to write a book titled, "Men Cry Too".

 

[Katrina]

I had different health issues. Depression, anxiety, insomnia. Fortunately, I'm fine now. A healthy lifestyle and the support of my family helped me to overcome all these conditions.

Glad you're on the right track!

 

[Katrina]

I suffered from insomnia. I know that sleeping pills are not a valid long-term treatment for this condition. They can have serious side effects on my health, but they also do not solve the problem. It is essential to be careful with these medications.
I prefer using natural ways like yoga, long walks, and reading before going to bed. Also, a healthy diet and a proper daily regime help. Though it took time till my body got used to the changes.

A friend of mine was talking about her insomnia on Facebook the other day and said her therapist told her she had "learned insomnia" meaning that because of past experiences with it that she learned to panic when it happened again, which caused a cycle to happen. Have you heard of that?

 

[Shortie_]

I suffer from quite a few health issues that I gained through the years.

At this time I currently suffer from fibromyalgia, acute migraines, depression, and anxiety and I also have a hiatal hernia as well which I can manage but is horrible when it kicks off.

Luckily I am on medication for my migraines and also for my fibromyalgia and I am able to control my hernia with my diet. As for my anxiety and depression, I manage that by taking each day as it comes and working in an environment I feel more comfortable with.