Trad Men s depression - the invisible enemy how to understand and get out 1 Men are less likely to talk about depression but more likely to lose their way Not because they re weaker - because they ve been wearing the everything is OK mask for years How do you recognize the problem 2 Hidden symptoms Just tired - 3 months in a row Irritability instead of sadness No interest in sex sports hobbies Head backache for no reason Alcohol the only relaxation 3 Why are you in denial Depression weakness is a major myth In reality it s a brain chemistry failure like diabetes is an insulin failure 4 What to do 1 Diagnosis PHQ-9 test google it 2 minutes 2 Physical Check testosterone vitamin D thyroid 3 Action - 30 min walk natural antidepressant - 2 liters of water day dehydration decline - Sleep from 10pm melatonin is normal 5 When to see a doctor If 2 weeks - Can t get out of bed - Thoughts of what s the point - No appetite weight 6 Important Depression is treatable Pills are not crippling chemo but like a cast on a fracture 80 feel improvement in 3-4 weeks You are not alone There is a way out