Male Depression Unmasked

O My Soul:

I'm halfway through an incredible book entitled:

Unmasking Male Depression: Recognizing the Root Cause to Many Problem Behaviors Such as Anger, Resentment, Abusiveness, Silence, Addictions, and Sexual Compulsiveness

by Dr. Archibald Hart.

His main argument is that male and female depression, although equally painful, are expressed differently. Males act on their depression whereas females feel their depression. The majority of clinical counselors are trained to identify female depression with the general understanding that depression is expressed the same in both genders.

What, then, are the key behaviors of male depression:

1. Angry Outbursts

2. Easily Annoyed

3. Increased Sexual Activity

4. Workaholism

5. Emotional and Social Withdrawal

6. Coldness

7. Aloofness

8. Even For of Family Violence


These behaviors are closer to the mark of male (rather than female) depression.

God bless you

-oms

Acedia and Me

O My Soul:

I've been sleeping great, walking a lot, and doing some reading. Ah, summer.

I do recommend Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks, and A Writer's Life by Kathleen Norris.

God bless you,

-oms

Rev. Peperkorn Back in Print

O My Soul:

The book I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression by the Rev. Todd Peperkorn is again in print from LCMS World Relief and Human Care.

I highly recommend this free (plus shipping) 100 page read to clergy and congregations. The author tell's the story of his descent into mental illness, his diagnosis, and his recovery to a life of joy as pastor, husband, and father.

Order your free copy while supplies last.

The Lord bless your soul.

-oms