February 26th, 2020 By SoloCup

10 Men, with steely-eyed determination and ignoring the aroma wafting from the direction of #TheDawghouse took the path less traveled on a foggy February morn.  Here’s an account of their journey:

Road Warrior:

• Left onto Physicians Blvd
• Right onto Kee Ln
• Right onto Financial Way
• Continue onto Carl Parmer Dr
• Slight Right to stay on Carl Parmer Dr
• Left onto Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Left onto Creekview Ct
• Left onto Roseway Ct
• Right onto Sedgewood Ln
• Right onto Roseway Ct
• Left onto Maplecrest Pl
• Right onto Crestline Ln
• Left onto Crimson Oak Ct
• Right onto Heartwood Ct
• Right onto Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Left onto Sedgewood Ln
• Left onto Roseway Ct
• Right onto Sugar Maple Ln
• Left onto Creekview Ct
• Right onto Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Slight Right to stay on Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Continue onto Harrisburg Dr
• Left onto Astor Dr
• Left onto Rocky River Pl
• Left onto Astor Dr
• Left onto Riverside Dr
• Left onto Carl Parmer Dr
• Left onto Professional Blvd

The Strut

It was supposed to be… 

• Slight Right to stay on Carl Parmer Dr
• Left onto Creekview Ct
• Right onto Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Slight Right to stay on Rocky River Crossing Rd
• Continue onto Harrisburg Dr
• Left onto Astor Dr
• Left onto Riverside Dr
• Left onto Roberta Pl
• Left onto Harrisburg Dr
• Left onto Roberta Rd
• Left onto Carl Parmer Dr
• Right onto Professional Blvd

Between 3 and 5.5 miles depending on the route

Moleskin

• A new take on a familiar route.  Great job by all.
• #Tclaps to @Wexler on the PreRun
• That shift in wind direction really brought the DawgHouse funk with it #MustFollowTalladega
• @DickTracy ain’t going to be your navigator any time soon. #ReadsAMapLikeMyGrandMother
• #Tclaps to @Sheepdog for putting in 5 with a sinus infection.  Strong Work
• It was nice of @Starsky to honk at the little people on his way back to the #Hacienda #CraftBeerHalfIsComingUpSoon
• Donate to the Big Brothers/Big Sister Bowling event, Here’s How to it: http://tiny.cc/howtodonateBFKS
• Donate to @Torch for St Baldricks: https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1044338/2020

 

Mental Mettle Wednesday:

Watch out for those #CrazySumBitches. We need to be ever vigilant in the signs of depression among one another.

 

What are the signs of depression in men?

Both men and women can experience depression, but the signs and symptoms can be different.

 

Although the primary symptom of depression for many is often a feeling of sadness, men may have a higher tendency than women to feel anger, demonstrate aggressive feelings, and engage in substance abuse.

 

Due to the different symptoms, and because men are typically less likely to talk about and seek treatment for depression than women, many men may have undiagnosed depression.

 

In this article, we explore the emotional, behavioral, and physical signs of depression in men. We also discuss how to get help. Read on to learn how to recognize and manage depression in men.

 

Depression is common in men. According to the American Psychological Association, an estimated 9 percent of men in the United States have feelings of depression or anxiety each day, and 30.6 percent of men experience a period of depression during their lifetime.

 

Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, body, and behavior. Doctors may refer to depression as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression.

 

Depression is more common in women, affecting 10.4 percent of women compared with 5.5 percent of men in the U.S. However, the number of men who die by suicide is four times the number of women.

 

One of the reasons for this could be that men are less likely to get a diagnosis of depression. Depression is a significant risk factor for suicide.

 

Understanding how depression symptoms might differ between men and women is important. It can help make people aware of depression in themselves and their loved ones. Recognizing depression is the first step toward recovery.

 

Symptoms in men and women
Some symptoms of depression are the same for men and women. These include:

• feeling sad, tearful, low, guilty, or empty
• losing enjoyment in pleasurable activities
• appetite or weight changes
• too little or too much sleep
• feeling agitated or tired
• having trouble concentrating

Not everyone with depression will experience all of these symptoms.

 

Some symptoms of depression are more likely to affect men than women, which could be due to genetic, hormonal, biochemical, or social factors. We look at depression in men in more detail below.

 

Behavioral signs in men
The behavioral signs of depression can manifest differently in men and women. For instance, alcohol and drug use affect men with depression more often than women, and men are more likely than women to display anger attacks and risk-taking behavior.

 

Men with depression may notice the following behavioral changes:

• drinking more or taking drugs
• avoiding family or social situations
• working obsessively without taking proper breaks
• finding it hard to keep up with work or family responsibilities
• becoming more controlling or abusive in relationships
• engaging in risk-taking behavior, such as gambling or unsafe sex
• attempting suicide

One theory is that these behavioral changes occur as a result of men trying to mask depression and adhere to so-called “masculine norms.” This attempt to conceal depression may cause men to lash out or engage in self-destructive behaviors.

 

Men with depression may also lose interest in their hobbies and passions or feel less motivated to succeed at work.

 

Depression may affect a man’s sex drive too. Men with depression may have less interest in having sex and might have trouble with sexual performance.

 

Emotional signs in men

Some men may find it easier to discuss physical symptoms than mood changes. However, there is a close link between the mind and body. It is vital to share all symptoms with a doctor, even if they seem insignificant or irrelevant.

 

Depression affects the emotional state of both men and women, causing low mood.

 

Women with depression may express this as sadness, but some men may be less comfortable outwardly expressing this emotion. Changes to their emotional state can, therefore, become apparent in other ways.

 

Early signs of depression in men can include an increase in:

• anger
• frustration
• aggression
• irritability

 

These differences may be due to societal expectations of how men and women express emotion. It is likely that men will be less willing to show certain emotions, such as sadness, if they feel that others may judge or criticize them for it.

 

Men with depression may experience thoughts of suicide

Suicide prevention

If you know someone at immediate risk of self-harm, suicide, or hurting another person:

• Call 911 or the local emergency number.
• Stay with the person until professional help arrives.
• Remove any weapons, medications, or other potentially harmful objects.
• Listen to the person without judgment.
• If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, a prevention hotline can help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.

Keep Pushing,

Harrisburg, Road Warrior

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