A good friend, age 67, in good health, on no meds, good blood pressure, seems to be very emotional at times.
He says he can feel like crying when talking about his kids, grandkids, watching an injury in a football game, a movie, a memory of long ago, listening to old songs, any number of things.
Has any males experienced these kinds of emotions?
Am I headed for this?
2007-12-21 10:43:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Thank you all for your thoughtful answers
I'll nudge him toward a Dr appt.
2007-12-21 15:34:34 · update #1
Check out the info at webMD. Here's a snippet:
What Is Male Menopause?
Since men do not go through a well-defined period referred to as menopause, some physicians refer to this problem as androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male.
Men do experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with some disease states such as diabetes. Along with the decline in testosterone, some men experience symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, depression, and sexual problems. The relationship of these symptoms to the decreased testosterone levels is still controversial.
Best of luck to your friend!
2007-12-21 12:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by lmmvirago 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A doctor's visit will help with those questions.
[Have you mentioned this issue to your friend? Could he use a friend to listen, while he 'sounds off' ? Maybe there ARE some quiet issues he'd like to get off his shoulders...]
After my mom's stroke, she would cry for "no reason". Perhaps your friend could have had a little mini-stroke and not have known? I'm 56 and can get into quiet 'crying' episodes, a few hot flashes now-and-then but hey, I'm a gal. My hubby is 81 and he does say that he has menopause symtoms like hot flashes, not hungry, sweats, really dry skin, lack of sleep, too much sleep, etc.
A check on his hormones might help out through a Dr.'s good check up, along with all the other necessary testing. NO, not all males have this... nor do all women have the same ugly menopause symtoms.
Best wishes to him, you and thanks for being a caring friend!
2007-12-22 10:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by caves51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be depression, but it might be the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. My mother is now in the early severe stage. When we look back to when we first started noticing something going wrong, we realized it was when she began crying over everything. She began rehashing old stories, listening to old songs, watching old movies, and get all teary-eyed. I know some people are this way all their lives, but she wasn't. We used to make (gentle) fun of it, how we could call Mom up with some good news and she would cry. Looking back, we realize her mind was deteriorating. Your friend should see a doctor for a thorough check-up. there are medications now that will delay the progress of Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, my mother refused to believe the doctor's opinion and would not take the medicine. It was easier to give up arguing with her than have her constantly angry.
2007-12-21 11:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think 67 is a little old for "manopause". Sounds like your friend is a little melancholy, an old word for depression. He may get over it in time. Most of the time depression will resolve itself. You did not mention his living situation. Could he be lonley? Does he have contact with his family? If it continues you might suggest he talk with his doctor and he may give him a medication to help him. No you are not necessarily headed for this.
2007-12-21 11:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by canam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. It's sound's like depression, I don't really know, but I do know men don't go through any such thing as menopause. ^_^
2016-04-10 12:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do...you will too.I think its partly caused by reduction in male hormones and the fact that they are no longer working and they are now able to become more involved with family reality and the world outside of the work that consumed all their time before and this combo causes them to become weepy as they reflect subconsciously or in actuality about the changes that have happened or the life they missed out on while they were doing the important things in their life.
2007-12-23 08:23:50 · answer #6 · answered by for the times 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've noticed this in many men as they age. Maybe it's that they have had to be Strong for so long and not give in to emotions! It catches up to them or the strong isn't as strong anymore. That's not saying anything bad, it just is. It's being human!
2007-12-21 11:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it usually occurs earlier and it's when men get the wanderlust not crying. The friends problem could be a serious medical problem. My dad was having TIA's, mini strokes, before the big one and he got that way so I hope you can convince him to get to a Dr. and have it checked. It may save his life.
2007-12-21 12:37:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dianne m 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it usually comes to a man when he is around 50. There could be another reason for his being emotional ------ depression. Many older people of both sexes become depressed and never realize it.
2007-12-21 11:00:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I concur with the other people, it really sounds like depression. A little talk with the doc might help him to feel better. There are newer medications out there that can help as well
2007-12-21 12:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by slk29406 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋