There?s this guy at work who?s always been confident and outgoing, but recently he avoids team lunches and keeps to himself. I can?t tell if he?s stressed or maybe depressed. Can you give me some signs of depression in men so I can understand his behavior better?
It's really observant of you to notice that shift. It can be so subtle. I saw the same thing with my uncle, who was always the life of the party. The biggest signs weren't sadness, but a kind of withdrawal and irritation. He lost interest in his weekly poker game, started making excuses, and would get snappy over tiny things. It?s often less about crying and more about that retreat from things they once enjoyed. Anger or being constantly "worn out" can be huge, overlooked flags. I was trying to understand it better and found a really insightful, non-clinical article on depression symptoms in men that talks about these exact behavioral changes. It helped me reframe what was happening. The fact you're paying attention and asking these questions is a big deal in itself.
