2006-07-08 12:59:49 · 10 answers · asked by Brittany D 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
From a statistical view, 60% of the depressed are women and the debate has always been whether it's in women's physiology or in how society treats them.
I doubt the answer is one or the other but the point is to get better by getting your needs met, whatever they may be. Only you will know, I hope you know, what your needs are to be happy (if you are unhappy) and must go on to do what's necessary to put more smiles than frowns on your face.
2006-07-08 16:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Huguenot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research shows us that women are more prone to depression than men. There are a lot of issues that may predispose women to depression such as societal expectations and limitations, hormones, and 1/3 have a history of sexual abuse.
2006-07-08 13:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by midge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you consider that "depression" actually exists
Imagine a world where there was no such word.
Anyway, it is hormonal and sometimes because you are under stress or hanging out with someone who makes you feel like ****.
If you feel depressed even though you don;t know anyone who is making you feel like ****, it is probbaly because of hormones. There are so many hormones in the foods we eat it can make us sick and crazy. It did me, it took me years to figure it out and get off the emotional rollercoaster.
2006-07-08 13:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by theresa e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biologically speaking, no.
Sociological:yes.
Simply because women are still primarily the child care providers and such like that and we are now fully involved in the work force. It's called a double-shift. :) So stress leads to depression.
2006-07-08 13:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I think men are probably less likely to go to the dr. when they're depressed and are therefore not diagnosed. It is still somewhat socially unacceptable for a man to suffer from depression.
2006-07-08 13:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.....BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT WITH OUR DAILY LIFES....GUYS DON'T THINK ABOUT ALL THE BILLS THAT HAVE TO BE PAID....THE GROCERY LIST AND BILL....THE KIDS AND WHERE THEY HAVE TO GO AND GET PICKED UP AT............THEIR WORK AND ALL THE BULL THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT............TRYING TO BE IN A GOOD MOOD WHEN HE (THE KING) COMES HOME.........THINKING ABOUT THE LAUNDRY.........THE FEEDING OF ANIMALS IF YOU HAVE ANY......FEEDING EVERYONE SOMETHING THEY ALL EAT.........THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON OUR HEADS IN A DAY THAT WE OFTEN JUST SHUT DOWN FROM IT ALL.....THERE ARE ALOT OF OTHER FACTORS THAT GO ALONG WITH IT......BUT YES NOW YOU CAN SEE WHY WOMEN HAVE THE HIGHER RISK FOR IT..........ALOT OF WOMEN WHO ARE IN AN ABUSIVE SITUTATION ARE FAR MORE PRONE TO BE DEPRESSED......THEY LOSE ALL THIER SELF WORTH AND GIVE UP...THROW THE TOWEL IN AND ALOT END UP IN THE ER FOR HELP...THERE ARE NOW ALOT OF HELP GROUPS OUT THERE TO HELP US OUT.......BUT IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW THINKS YOU MAY HAVE IT...GO TO YOUR DOCTOR AND TALK TO THEM ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE AND YOU HURT YOURSELF OR THOSE YOU LOVE...YOUR KIDS...IT'S NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF...THERE ARE MILLIONS OF US OUT THERE THAT HAVE IT AND IT CAN BE HELPED......
2006-07-08 13:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by whitewolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because we have higher hormone levels which make us feel as if our emotions are constantly going up and down, and up and down....sad but true..:(
2006-07-08 13:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by unkown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More hormone changes, like every 28 days... if you know what I mean.
2006-07-08 13:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by isoar4jc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I have it ,men are just to stuborm,to admit it,
2006-07-08 14:11:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think we are.we take things more seriuos and have deeper feelings than they do.
2006-07-08 13:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by magic me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋