In the rapid development of modern society, people’s stress is increasing. Especially for male friends over the age of 40, who lack proper stress relief channels, combined with the dual pressure of work and family, it is easy to encounter psychological problems. The male “andropause” is not unfamiliar, and males in the “andropause” stage are more likely to experience various psychological issues. Today, let’s talk about the psychological health issues of males in the “andropause” stage.
After the age of 40, if your body shows these six signs, you might need to see a psychologist!
1. Feeling fatigued often.
Frequent feelings of fatigue that cannot be relieved through entertainment or rest, often accompanied by significant sleep problems.
2. Chronic anxiety.
Normal anxiety reactions usually have reasons, such as facing important choices or reaching crucial job milestones, but prolonged anxiety is a sign of psychological abnormality.
3. Tendency towards violence.
When you exhibit violent tendencies, suddenly shout or scream, tear clothes, or have suicidal thoughts, it is highly likely that there is a psychological issue.
4. Frequent feelings of fear.
Experiencing unexplained fear for extended periods, trapped in a vicious cycle.
5. Constantly suspecting oneself of being ill.
Many middle-aged men tend to doubt their physical health, even displaying hypochondriac tendencies. When feeling unwell, they might think they have a serious illness and habitually scare themselves.
6. Paranoia.
Always linking topics discussed by others to oneself, getting trapped in paranoid thoughts that can easily lead to psychological issues over time.
How to maintain psychological health during male “andropause”:
1. Enhance mental cultivation and raise mental resilience.
Male friends in middle age need to enhance mental cultivation, improve mental resilience, and enhance stress resistance. They can continuously strengthen their inner self by participating in outdoor activities.
2. Try to learn to accept psychological education.
Encountering stress and setbacks in work and life is normal for male friends. Besides learning to accept them, when facing psychological issues or feeling unable to solve them, one should learn to accept psychological education, confront inner turmoil, and avoid escapism.
3. Communicate regularly with family members.
Middle-aged male friends face peak work and family pressures, so when feeling depressed, they should learn to communicate with family or friends, relieve stress in a timely manner, use proper methods to alleviate inner distress, and not let pain overwhelm them. Engaging in unhealthy habits like smoking or excessive drinking should be avoided to prevent further psychological harm alongside physical harm.
4. Maintain a balanced diet.
Adopt a balanced diet, timely supplement vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, and consume less oily, salty, and sugary foods. Individuals who are often mentally stressed can consume dates, kiwis, oranges, broccoli, asparagus, as these foods not only provide vitamin C but also assist in the secretion of adrenal corticosteroids to combat stress.
