Depression: The Options

Male depression is a real problem. It’s widespread and, for many, it costs them literally everything. Men die by suicide three to four times as much as women. Why? So many reasons, but here are some of the main culprits:

• Lack of meaning, purpose and power

• Stigma - they don’t get help

• Male depression is treated the same way women’s depression is treated.

If you’ve been reading this thing for awhile, you know that I’m a “sufferer,” or have been. But let me tell you - I am sick to death of talking about it. The “sad, broken little boy” thing is so completely tedious I would almost rather…I dunno, what’s the worst thing I can think of? Ah yes: I would almost rather work in a bank’s call center for the rest of my life than talk about it.

Nonetheless, here I go…