July 10, 2005

 

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Thank you SO much for this article. It has touched me and I know it'll do the same for others....

Posted by: NickMack at September 27, 2006 12:58 PM

What are some ways to get help for a male who does not admit they have bi polar disorder? A male who shows all the signs, but is not accepting that they need professional help..

Posted by: Yomayraliz Rosado at July 30, 2010 12:05 PM

An addition to bipolar,major depressive disorder, and dysthymic disorder (listed in the above article), low testosterone is another reason for feeling low and depressed. I found these statements about this subject on a site called reNEWMAN. the site is http://renewman.com

It says:

Testosterone levels start to decline in the late 20’s. Most men will feel the effects of lowT beginning at about age 35. Symptoms include the following:

* Depression, or loss of eagerness and enthusiasm for daily life
* Low energy
* Decreased mental quickness
* Decreased desire for physical activity
* Decreased desire for intimacy – reduced sex drive and function
* Decreased muscle tone
* Weight gain, increase in body fat, particularly around the mid-section
* Night sweats and trouble sleeping
* Mild to moderate irritability, including mood swings

I found this very interesting, and will continue to do research.

Posted by: John at August 13, 2010 8:02 AM