No more gatekeeping men's mental health

TheTinMenBlog · 2021-07-01T16:44:57+00:00

Also I'm sorry for being so quiet, I am still here and posting seven days a week on my page (!!?) If anyone wants to share my content here then please do, I don't mind, you'd be doing me a favour!

TheTinMenBlog · 2021-07-01T16:43:43+00:00

It’s not just about men talking, it’s also about society listening and ideally changing too.

New research has challenged the idea that ‘men don’t seek help’, by showing that – yes they do. In fact 91% of the men studied who sadly took their own life, had been in touch with at least one support agency or service.So yes, men do seek help...

The problem is, we just don’t give it to them.

Is it time to end the victim blaming and gaslighting yet?

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resU_tiddeR_A_toN · 2021-07-02T01:36:23+00:00

You know, I'm 18, and there was a time where I wanted to commit suicide, did my research and still didn't have the courage to make such a move. All because I didn't got accepted into the college my dad wanted, I felt like a waste of resources and a shame to my family. Got accepted into the one I wanted tho, but for some reason I still was feeling so bad. The fact that I was able to speak with my dad about the matter helped me recover my senses. Thats why I totally support men talking about their issues and people in general to listen what we have to say.

Great work btw.

LastRounder · 2021-07-02T07:22:56+00:00

I can relate to that. Specialists are just using same patterns of talk, as they do with women. And it is not working.

I don't need you comforting me or empathize with me, I need a fcking explanation, what us going on with me, why it is going on with me, and fcking usefull solution that works, damn it!

Consulting me is more like fixing a car, than running a talkshow! What were you doing on your psychology class? Taking drugs and drinking? Jesus. Sorry for harsh talk, but that post really hit the point for me.

I hate 90% of psychologists and consults precisely because of that.

The only one who was able to help me, when I needed that, was one woman, who is a cognitive therapist, and has a long successful account of helping ex-military guys with PTSD. God bless her brilliant mind, patience and professionalism.

Edit. Angry typos.

Idesmi · 2021-07-01T18:57:28+00:00

As always, beautifully crafted informative cards. Thank you for your activity! <3

Fast-Mongoose-4989 · 2021-07-01T16:56:12+00:00

as a men who was going to commit suicide I can agree most of my problems came from things beyond my control.

Ok-Dragonfruit-697 · 2021-07-02T10:52:47+00:00

I'm absolutely sick of the victim-blaming narrative. Men are being disposed of with contempt because of the alleged luxuries of our ancestors. We are depressed and desperate about it. We do seek help. All the time.

OG_walrus · 2021-07-02T00:18:17+00:00

They do speak up. People just don't listen. Or worse, they get ridiculed. No, worse that that would be that no one listens because no one cares about a lonely man.

davehouforyang · 2021-07-01T19:30:49+00:00

Andrew Yang talked about the impact of job loss on men on Joe Rogan.

mcmur · 2021-07-01T21:42:17+00:00

Awesome post. Wonder if there is a way to share this on IG?

Richardsnotmyname · 2021-07-02T03:42:14+00:00

I have an online friend in the Netherlands who has been seeking mental help since April. He is still waiting for it today.

seraph341 · 2021-07-02T14:34:36+00:00

Once more congratulations to TinMen for the amazing content.

Introducing questions, providing information and data, truly raising awareness. We need more of this content, it really feels like the way forward.

Keep up the good work.

JunkyardRevenant · 2021-07-08T19:55:51+00:00

I just find the victim blaming so frustrating. Men suffering with mental health issues is a huge problem yet those with issues are told its their fault for 'being too quiet' and 'displaying toxic masculinity' and 'not opening up' when this is really not the case. All in all society as a whole glamorizes women while putting down men, so mens mental health is viewed as less important, so it is pushed aside by blaming the victims.

shmecklestein · 2021-07-01T22:36:30+00:00

this is really professionally done, maybe you should make an instagram or something and become a good public facing representative of r/LeftWingMaleAdvocates

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