HealthyGamerGG How Anxiety Is Different For Men
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May 11, 2024 The podcast explores how men uniquely experience anxiety, focusing on low control and physical symptoms. It delves into gendered anxiety experiences, discussing socialization and masculine norms. The influence of anxiety on negative outcomes, coping strategies shaped by masculinity, and the impact of unresolved anxiety on perceived problems are also examined.
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Male-Type Anxiety
- Men experience anxiety differently than women, often as low perceived control and physical symptoms.
- This "male-type anxiety" is often misdiagnosed or overlooked because it doesn't present as traditional anxiety.
Self-Sabotage from Low Perceived Control
- Low perceived control in men doesn't just reflect a difficult situation; it actively creates unsolvable problems.
- This occurs because the perception of low control shapes how men interact with the world, leading to self-sabotaging behaviors.
Biological and Social Factors in Anxiety
- Women's higher estrogen levels increase their awareness of internal emotional states, making them more likely to recognize and report anxiety.
- Societal expectations further reinforce this by encouraging boys to confront problems rather than process emotions.