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Mens health
It's not easy being a fella these days.
Sometimes it's easy to get SpunOut when faced with mixed messages of the gentle caring male and the strong daring hero. And then there's the difference between looking cute and clean or strong and rustic. It's enough to mess with your head.
Everyone has stuff to deal with but often guys find it harder to talk about problems and to get good info, support and advice. Maybe it's because fathers aren't always the best at giving direction or perhaps it's because we're just not good at asking for help or advice.
There are all sorts of things that are particular to being a guy: the stuff nobody often tells you about; shaving, penis problems, sexuality, dating, masturbating and all the rest of it. This section won't answer all your questions but it might point you in the right direction.
Talking about your feelings
Don't be afraid, too shy or too proud to talk about your feelings.
- Talking about your feelings is natural and nobody should try to stop you showing your emotions.
- Deciding who to talk to is the first step. If you can’t talk to anyone you know visit a doctor and tell them how you feel.
- If you work up the courage to talk to someone and they don’t help you anyway then try again. It might help to talk to a support organisation like Samaritans.
- If you’re feeling down, angry, upset or depressed then talking about your feelings can help you work out your emotions.
- Actually saying what’s wrong and hearing someone else talk about it can put a whole new perspective on things. They might also suggest options that you had not thought of before.
- Talking about your feelings can be a huge relief. If you aren’t able to talk about your feelings then try writing everything down and giving it to a friend, family member or doctor.
- If you bottle up your feelings then emotions and tough situations can seem overwhelming. Don’t try to manage everything by yourself: There are people willing to help you get through ANY situation.
