Mental health
When men deceive themselves: I’m doing great!
When will our society stop tabooing men’s mental illnesses? Many men still only admit to “burnout” at best – and only rarely to depression.
This text comes from the stern archive and first appeared in August 2022.
It’s still okay to be burned out. Burnout also sends a positive message: someone has put in above-average effort and commitment. But what if the stress becomes truly overwhelming? When tasks that were once easily accomplished suddenly seem unsolvable? Then the feeling of hectic pace and constant pressure can make you sick, and psychological problems such as depression and anxiety can arise from unresolved conflicts.
Published in stern Gesund Leben 4/2022
Source: Stern
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