Switch to Digit Insurance

Trusted by 2 crore Indians

1 Year Waiting Period

Health
Car
Third-party premium has changed from 1st June. Renew now

Bike
Commercial
COVID-19 covered

Travel
More

Registration Number

Car Owner Name

Mobile Number

+91

Enter Mobile Number to Proceed

+91

ENTER YOUR CAR NUMBER

DON'T KNOW YOUR CAR NUMBER?

renew digit policy

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

Registration Number

Vehicle Owner Name

Previous Policy Expiry

Not Expired

Expired

DON'T KNOW REGISTRATION NUMBER?

I KNOW MY REGISTRATION NUMBER

IT'S A NEW BIKE

RENEW DIGIT POLICY

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

Registration Number

IT'S A NEW BIKE

RENEW DIGIT POLICY

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

Which countries are you visiting?

Most Popular(You can select more than one)

Leaving date

Return date

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

As mandated by Spanish Authorities your travel insurance needs to extend 15 days after your trip ends.
We will extend your coverage period accordingly.

Pin Code

In case, you wish to buy a plan for your siblings, aunts, uncles or any other relatives, you can buy a separate plan for them.

Add Members you want to insure

Mobile Number

Port my existing Policy

or renew digit policy

You can select more than one member

-+ Max kids

(s)

Registration Number

Vehicle Owner Name

Mobile Number

+91

City

Mobile Number

+91

ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER

DON'T KNOW YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER

or renew digit policy

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

What are the Signs & Symptoms of Depression in Men?

depression in men — (Source: highmarkhealth.org)

Though almost every data shows that women experience depression more than men, it does not mean depression does not exist among men or affect them any less. Depression is a state of mental illness that can affect any gender and their feelings, thoughts, behaviour and body. Men are culturally pressured to maintain their composure in a manly way and hide their feelings which can sometimes lead to a mental disorder such as depression. This piece talks about symptoms of depression in men. So start reading!

What Are the Physical Symptoms of Depression in Men?

Men suffering from depression can initially notice physical signs. Following is a list of physical signs of depression in men:

Tightness in the chest
Joint, limb, or back pain
Digestive issues
Headaches
Fatigue
Changes in appetite/urge to eat too much or too little
Insomnia or oversleeping too much or too little
Restlessness or agitated
Unusual weight loss or weight gain
Erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems
Hormonal issues like low testosterone
Heart palpitation

What Are the Mental Symptoms of Severe Depression in Males?

Here is a list of depression symptoms in males related to mental health

Trouble in concentrating
Racing thoughts
Difficulty in remembering
Obsessive-compulsive thought patterns
Troubled sleep, specifically difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Suicidal thoughts

What Are the Emotional Symptoms of Severe Depression in Men?

Feeling of sadness is primarily associated with depression. However, there are numerous emotional symptoms of depression in men. These are as follows,

Feeling of hopelessness
Aggression
Anger
Emotional withdrawal from friends, family, and colleagues
Agitation
Loss of interest in hobbies, work
Lack of sexual desire
Restlessness

What Are the Behavioural Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Men?

The three types of depression symptoms mentioned above can massively affect the behaviour of men.

Note: Behavioral symptoms can overpower emotional symptoms and can be more noticeable to others.

Difficulty in completing personal or professional responsibilities
Engaging in reckless activities
Social isolation
Addiction to alcohol
Drug misuse
Suicide attempts

What Are the Treatment Options for Depression in Men?

The popular treatment options of depression available for men include,

Medication
Talk therapy (or combinations of both)

Apart from these, depending on the severity of depression, doctors can prescribe other treatment options such as,

Cognitive-behavioural therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Problem-solving therapy

How to Tackle Depression in Men?

Apart from taking certain medication or therapy, men suffering from depression can ring some changes in lifestyle such as, they can

Exercise
Maintain routine
Manage bigger tasks by breaking them into small, easily manageable tasks
Indulge in meditation, yoga
Avoid alcohol
Talk and share feelings with friends or close ones

From the above discussion, the symptoms of depression in men are clearly understandable. Be attentive to these symptoms and seek professional help immediately if you experience some or see any close person to you suffering from the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ What are the different types of depression in men?

In men, the different types of depression include major depression (psychotic depression, minor depression, seasonal affective disorder, persistent depressive disorder); bipolar disorder.

✓ Can genetic factors be a cause of depression in men?

Yes, a genetic factor can be a cause of depression in men. If a man has a family history of depression, he can develop this mental disorder.

More articles related to Health Insurance

Deductible in Health Insurance

Difference between Family Floater and Individual Health Insurance

Cashless Health Insurance

Sum Insured in Health Insurance

Daily Hospital Cash Benefit

Types of Health Insurance

Pre-existing Disease Cover

What is Copay in Health Insurance

Cancer Insurance Cover

TPA in Health Insurance

Difference between Mediclaim Policy and Health Insurance

Health Insurance Premium Calculator

Difference between Term Insurance and Health Insurance

COVID 19 Health Insurance

Difference between Life Insurance and Health Insurance

Waiting Period in Health Insurance

What is Health Insurance

Health Insurance Portability

Digit Illness Group Insurance

Best Health Insurance Policy in India

State-Wise Quarantine Rules & Guidelines

Day Care Procedures in Health Insurance

No Room Rent Capping in Health Insurance

Unlock 4.0 Guidelines

Health Insurance for Diabetes Patients

Health Insurance covering Cataract Surgery

Health Insurance for Vector Borne Diseases

Health Insurance with Free Annual Checkup

Domiciliary Hospitalization in Health Insurance

Government Health Insurance Schemes

Sub-Limit in Health Insurance Policy

Cooling-off Period in Health Insurance

Loading in Health Insurance

Pre and Post Hospitalization Expenses in Health Insurance

GMC and GPA Policies in Health Insurance

Indemnity Health Insurance

Health Insurance for Disabled Persons

Difference Between Waiting Period and Survival Period

Types of Health Insurance Claims

Health Tips & Guides

Food Tips & Guides

Nutrition Tips & Guides

Weight Loss Tips & Guides

Guides about different Diseases

Health Insurance Tips

Health Insurance for Smokers

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Buy Health Insurance on EMI

Nominee in Health Insurance

Show more

Download Health Insurance Policy Wordings

Click here for Policy wordings | Digit Health Care plus policy - Benefit illustration

Switch to Digit Health Insurance

Arogya Sanjeevani

Disclaimer #1: *Customer can choose options at the time of availing insurance. Premium amount may vary accordingly. Insured is required to disclose any pre-existing condition or on going treatment before policy issuance in the proposal form.

Disclaimer #2: This information is added only for informative purposes and collected from different sources across the Internet. Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending anything here. Please verify the information before making any decisions.

Get our app

Download man

App Store

Google Play

Health Insurance Guides

Car Insurance Guides

Bike Insurance Guides

Calculators

Business Products

RTO Offices in India

Important Links

Car Brands & Models

CIN: U66010PN2016PLC167410, IRDAI Reg. No. 158.

Go Digit General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Oben General Insurance Ltd.) - Registered Office Address - 1 to 6 floors, Ananta One (AR One), Pride Hotel Lane, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, City Survey No.1579, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005, Maharashtra | Corporate Office Address - Atlantis, 95, 4th B Cross Road, Koramangala Industrial Layout, 5th Block, Bengaluru-560095, Karnataka