Hard truth in Men’s health

teripughclc
Nov 21
2 min read

Men are taught to be guarded, strong, decisive and direct.

Men are taught to ignore their emotions and yet we expect them to understand ours.

Men can suffer from mental health issues.

Men can break down and cry.

Men have a wide emotional bandwidth.

Men can be sensitive.

Men can be self conscious and experience insecurity.

Men can be abused by parents, sibling and spouses.

Men can be anxious.

Men can be sexually abused.

Men can have suicidal thoughts.

Men can get stuck in grief as a result of feeling like they “need” to be strong.

Men typically are conditioned from an early age unconsciously or otherwise to be strong, be brave, not to cry, or to be a baby.

While I’m not a man, I have heard from several other the years they they fight themselves to stuff emotion in and hold back tears all the while expected to be compassionate and I tune with those around them.

Don’t get me started on the brave face training that often goes up in flames when they partner with someone. We condition girls and boys differently yet are expected without much experience to know how to support one another in adult relationships.

It is not a manly, week or wimpy to admit that you’re struggling or you need support.

It is a basic human need.

it’s a birthright.

Sometimes the journey can become foggy.

Stay your course.

It’s worth it…so are you!

Tips to help men gain the most from Therapy.

-Find your right fit

-Commitment to the process

-Set goals

-Be honest

-Allow and invite unfamiliar emotions