Great question. "They" say women do, because we have different amounts of hormones, which can cause us to be more hyper vigilant and aware, which biologically helps to watch over the children. But these same hormones can cause anxiety.

I haven't come across too many men that have anxiety issues. I have met more men that had depression though.

Hi GirlinCalif,
Thank you for liking my question. That was nice of you to say. I think men don't really like to talk about it too much. My brother has anxiety and he won't say anything about how he feels. With women I think we let it all out. I know I do. No holding back. Lol I feel like women have different amount of hormones too. So we just seem like we're more emotional and have the children to have. I haven't really met to many men with depression, but I'm sure they have it too. Thanks for commenting on my post. Have a great day! Italianmomma4ever

I think it is pretty even between the sexes. Men tend to suffer in silence and go unreported than women. Remember the suicide rate for men to women is several times. One particular place to note is the workplace. Men commit 94% of all workplace suicides. I can tell you as a man, I suffered for years under crushing depression and anxiety because I was too afraid to ask for help.

Hi Thor,
I think it's pretty even too. I believe with men they just don't want to talk about it. They kinda of keep it to themselves. Which I don't think is a good thing. It doesn't matter if your a women or man if you have some kind of mental illness it needs to be addressed. I think that's very sad for men to commit suicide because of work. That's a very high statistic. I'm glad that you have found the help you needed. This is a very serious health problem for both men and women. Thanks for being so honest. I'm glad your doing well. Have a great day! And thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

I have 5 brothers and 5 sisters who survived child sex trafficking with me. There is not a fiber of my being which believes the damages are uniformly different among the 11 of us. I adamantly believe the biggest single diff is the gender stigma attached culture wide. When my brother experiences sexual rage over these gross injustices he was born into, the authorities go on red alert. When I experience sexual rage, the profiling authorities are tearing off their uniforms to get in line for the evening's main attraction. Even as old and gnarly as I am today, a beaten crazy bitch wolf in heat draws a crowd. Winky, wink. . .

For the strictly personal psychic and physical hurts? ? ? Is it ever safe to compare?? Even identical twins never have identical wounds, pains nor suffering. Healing is a unique journey for each and every case.

Hi Arfie,
You have a big family. My mom too has 6 sisters and 4 brothers. I guess with guys the authorities would handle it different then women. So the authorities are on high alert with your brother, but treat you different. I guess your a hot mama. Lol I think everyone goes through it differently and handles it differently. As long as you reach out for help whether your a man or woman that's the first step in healing. Thanks so much for your comment. Have a wonderful day. Italianmomma4ever.

This was a good question--I had to take the whole morning to think about it---they say women have more mental health issues---but I think that's because more women seek help, and will talk about it, and will let their emotions show. Men are trained from birth practically to "suck it up" walk it off", "boys don't cry", be a man" and all that crap. therefore so many men have issues and stuff them deep down-deny their feelings-self-medicate-and then when it all hits the fan they try and hide it and keep going on---and then if they do seek help its kind of a miracle. A round of applause to all the men who do get help!

Hi GirlinCalif,
I was just thinking about what you said about women having different amounts of hormones. I think that plays a big part in anxiety. And with me having Hypothyrodism that effects your hormones also. It can make anxiety worse. I think it effects everyone differently. And just having to deal with it is a healing process that everyone goes through in their own unique way. Italianmomma4ever

Hi Hypergal,
I'm also glad you liked my question. Thanks! Yes I do believe more women seek help then men. I know when I have gone to the doctors I have not seen one man in there. And I have been going for about 6 years now. I definitely talk about what's on my mind and how I'm feeling. No holding back. Lol I agree with you about men not seeking help. I think they are kinda of conditioned to just suck it up. Well I say screw that!! Man or women if your having problems then you need to seek help. I give all the men that seek help a standing ovation. No shame in their game. Thanks for your comment. And I hope your feeling better. I'm thinking about you. Stay well my friend. Italianmomma4ever

I feel like men don't reach out for help because they're expected to be strong and not show emotion. While women are more encouraged to reach out. I think men and women probably both death with mental health issues the same amount but statistics could say otherwise because men just don't feel like they can ask for help and talk about it.

Hi Frogsoup,
Yes, I do agree with you about men having to be the stronger sex. And kinda of have to just take it all in. Like suck it up. Women I think do reach out more. I guess it's easier for a woman to talk about her problems then a man. I understand. I think statistic wise it's pretty even. But women do suffer alittle more than men. Probably because men don't feel like they can ask for help or talk about it. For all of the men that do get help I am very proud of them. It's not easy. But the benefits and rewards are worth it. Thanks so much for your comment. Have a great day. Italianmomma4ever

Also Frogsoup women have different amount of hormones. So that also plays apart in anxiety.

Just wanted to leave a comment. My brother has anxiety and he went to the doctor's and the doctor told him men don't have anxiety and wouldn't give him anything for his anxiety. I told him to find a different doctor. I thought that was disrectful of the doctor to say that. Just venting. Italianmomma4ever

Anxiety has a lot to do with feeling vulnerable. Men generally do not accept it when they are vulnerable- becoming belligerent instead of fearful... or putting on false bravado rather than appear vulnerable. (Testosterone??)
Men used to not be allowed to be 'vulnerable' or 'in touch with their feelings', whereas females didn't have that stigma. (Guessing here, okay?)

Nowadays with so much role reversal... I don't know...

I think that women express their feelings much more then men. Men are often taught that they have to be tough and not show their emotional sides. I think men an women are equally affected,