Some of this likely has to do with toxic masculinity as mentioned earlier. How many guys do I know who think, “Real men don’t get depressed!”
Regardless, there are a lot of men who struggle with mental health issues. And when they aren’t addressed, they have a way of taking a toll on self-esteem.
Examples include:
- Not seeking help for depression because “guys don’t do that”.
- Pretending your anxiety isn’t real and that you can magically handle it.
- Equating mental health issues with a “sickness”.
7. Learned helplessness
This one may take time for you to absorb but I think it will make sense after giving it thought.
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