Online Clinic
Wise Healthcare
X
Men's Health
Managing Male Menopause
You never heard of male menopause? It’s a term used to describe the emotional reactions men sometimes have in response to mid-life transitions. Between the ages of 40 and 60, some men begin to feel edgy and dissatisfied, overwhelmed by their obligations, and pessimistic about their futures.
Typical symptoms include:
• Insomnia.
• Sexual problems.
• Increased dissatisfaction with work, marriage, and family life.
• Preoccupation with the past, or worries about illness and death.
• Abuse of alcohol, drugs, or both.
• Impulsive behavior, or taking unnecessary or dangerous risks.
These feelings and behaviors are often triggered by changes, such as children moving away from home or other typical mid-life events.
To cope with mid-life change:
• Don’t make radical or impulsive changes, like trading in an economical sedan for a luxury European sports car, or suddenly deciding you want a divorce.
• Don’t use alcohol, drugs, or casual sex to escape or lessen the impact of change.
• Do share your fears and concerns with your family, and seek professional counseling if your troubles seem to be more than you can handle.
• Do cultivate skills and interests you’d enjoy but never took the time to pursue.
Download an offline pdf file.
2021 © American Institute for Preventive Medicine - All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | www.HealthyLife.com
