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Hey guys, so I was listening to a podcast stating that the suicide rate in males is climbing here in California. Maybe they're fringe cases of homeless or those predisposed by depression, but it does seem to be going up regardless. Also, there was an article recently too about how men are having less sex these days. what are your thoughts on the two and do you think they're related? I know the COVID life has definitely taxed us mentally, as we are forced to be isolated and many people are losing their jobs, livelihood and source of income.
even prior to covid, however, middle aged men were statistically proven the most vulnerable to suicide.
Just a hypothesis, but i do believe the American male is in crisis. I know my sense of value as a straight male can often be confused with how much I earn, how my career is going, and a fruitful relationship with women. I also know living in CA, i was on the front lines of MeToo movement, and many men here were losing their careers (although many across the country claimed not to be affected by MeToo). But, if the economy is bad, if career options dwindle, if women dont want to meet because they're scared of COVID, it can be a source of depression. I do think that I live in a bubble in California. The trends and mentality here is quite possibly very different than life elsewhere in the US. For example, i've had several guy friends who let their girlfriends visit LA, and their girlfriends come back and break up with them. True stories.
I'm just asking for your take on the situation. Not asking for sympathy. just perspective. be safe. look after each other.
thanks!
even prior to covid, however, middle aged men were statistically proven the most vulnerable to suicide.
Just a hypothesis, but i do believe the American male is in crisis. I know my sense of value as a straight male can often be confused with how much I earn, how my career is going, and a fruitful relationship with women. I also know living in CA, i was on the front lines of MeToo movement, and many men here were losing their careers (although many across the country claimed not to be affected by MeToo). But, if the economy is bad, if career options dwindle, if women dont want to meet because they're scared of COVID, it can be a source of depression. I do think that I live in a bubble in California. The trends and mentality here is quite possibly very different than life elsewhere in the US. For example, i've had several guy friends who let their girlfriends visit LA, and their girlfriends come back and break up with them. True stories.
I'm just asking for your take on the situation. Not asking for sympathy. just perspective. be safe. look after each other.
thanks!