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Stressimpacts each individual in a unique way.
At a Glance
When men are stressed, they experience both physiological and psychological responses.
This can lead to health problems, including reduced immunity, worse cardiovascular health, and increased pain.
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Understanding how stress affects you could help you find effective ways to manage it.
This increases men’s susceptibility to high levels of stress during certain situations when compared to women.
Testosterone mitigates feelings of pain.
But stress can decrease levels of testosterone and increase cortisol, thus intensifying feelings of pain.
Men have a lower incidence of reported mental health disorders when compared to women.
However, they are also less likely to seek support from their doctor or a mental health provider.
Men are also more likely todie by suicidethan women.
Traditional masculinity is often connected to traits like self-reliance, stoicism, and invulnerability.
This not only decreases support; it also creates more stress.
While men often avoid asking for help, there’s nothing wrong with needing some extra support.
If theeffects of stressare interfering with your life, consult your doctor.
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