Tokaç said, “As with many other psychological problems, both genders experience depression. However, men and women differ in terms of risk factors, the way they experience depression, and seeking treatment.
According to most research, women are more likely to suffer from depression than men in almost all societies. Although there are many reasons for this situation, there are also many factors that affect the results of the research. Considering the ways in which men express their symptoms of depression, their ways of coping with depression, their social roles, and the frequency with which they seek support, these statistical data need to be reconsidered. "In addition, the reasons why men become depressed differ from women," he said.
He stated that men generally become depressed as a result of problems related to characteristics attributed to them and the society they live in, such as unemployment, loss of power and authority, serious illnesses, bankruptcy. Couple and Marriage Therapist Psychotherapist Specialist Psychologist Naciye Tokaç later noted the following; “In other words, any problems experienced in areas attributed to men, such as being successful, being competent, feelings of competence, and strength, can lead to depression in men.
The way they express depression is also quite different from women's. Apart from the general symptoms of depression, such as blaming others, getting angry, suspiciousness and anxiety, creating conflict, increasing control, increasing alcohol and cigarette use, introversion and lack of self-confidence, they express it with more masked and risky behaviors. In this case, it may lead to a delay in the diagnosis of depression. The rate of men applying for psychological support is also lower than women. Social meanings attributed to men are effective on this situation.
Depression symptoms of women are different from men
When it comes to women, they are genetically predisposed to depression compared to men. Although research does not fully support that they are, the rate and frequency of depression is higher. When we look at the reasons for this situation; We can say that women's biological structure, psychological characteristics, approaches to coping with their problems, personality traits, social identity and gender roles are effective. we get excited. There are many developmental periods during which women encounter depression. Before and after menstruation, pregnancy and then postpartum depression, coming of age, and menopause are the periods when women mostly suffer from depression. Factors other than these are emotional trauma, slightly different from men. We can list separation, loss, dismissal, exposure to long-term stress, sexual and physical abuse, weight problems and financial inadequacies.
Depression symptoms of women also differ from men. Blaming oneself, feeling unhappy and worthless, increased anxiety and fear, problems setting boundaries, avoiding conflict, low morale, talking with friends, falling in love, appetite and sleep problems are symptoms of depression in women. Women are more likely to seek support in case of depression; This situation is also an indicator of the personality characteristics of women. What society imposes on women; A more detailed thinking structure, emotional personality traits, and the intensity of the expectation for them to be more sensitive make the woman's diagnosis of depression more normal.
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