What are the symptoms of depression in men?

it depends really. you may have some or all of the symptoms. varies from person to person. -
Signs and symptoms of depression
There鈥檚 a vast difference between 鈥渇eeling depressed鈥?and suffering from clinical depression. The despondency of clinical depression is unrelenting and overwhelming. Some people describe it as 鈥渓iving in a black hole鈥?or having a feeling of impending doom. They can't escape their unhappiness and despair. However, some people with depression don't feel sad at all. Instead, they feel lifeless and empty. In this apathetic state, they are unable to experience pleasure. Even when participating in activities they used to enjoy, they feel as if they're just going through the motions. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person, and they may wax and wane in severity over time.

Depression Signs and Symptoms
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
A bleak outlook鈥攏othing will ever get better and there鈥檚 nothing you can do to improve your situation.

Loss of interest in dailly activities
No interest in or ability to enjoy former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex.

Appetite or weight changes
Significant weight loss or weight gain鈥攁 change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.

Sleep changes
Either insomnia or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).

Psychomotor agitation or retardation
Either feeling 鈥渒eyed up鈥?and restless or sluggish and physically slowed down.

Loss of energy
Feeling fatigued and physically drained. Even small tasks are exhausting or take longer.

Self-loathing
Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Harsh criticism of perceived faults and mistakes.

Concentration problems
Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.

Irritability
Easily annoyed or frustrated. Lashing out in anger or snapping at others.

Aches and pains
New or worse physical symptoms, including headaches, backaches, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, and aching joints.


People suffering from depression often show distorted thinking. Everything looks bleak to them, and they hold extremely negative views about themselves, their situation, and the future. Trapped in their pessimism, they obsess over their problems and blow them out of proportion. Unable to see a light at the end of the tunnel, they may even start to see suicide as their only way out.

first option: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_depre...

second option:
1. Depressed Mood
A person may report feeling "sad" or "empty" or may cry frequently. Children and adolescents may exhibit irritability.
Beyond Sadness

2. Decreased Interest or Pleasure
A person may show markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, daily activities.

3. Weight Changes
Significant changes in weight when not attempting to gain or lose (a gain or loss of 5% or more in a month) may be indicative of depression. In children, this may also present as a failure to make expected weight gains.

4. Sleep Disturbances
Insomnia or sleeping too much may be a symptom of depression.

5. Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
The person may be observed to be either agitated and restless or physically slowed down in their movements.

6. Fatigue
Deep fatigue or a loss of energy is a symptom of depression. Light Therapy May Help Fatigue

7. Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt
A depressed person may feel that they have no value or they may feel inappropriately guilty about things they have no control over.

8. "Brain Fog"
A depressed person may have a diminished ability to think, concentrate or make decisions.

9. Thoughts of Death
A depressed person may have recurring thoughts of death, especially thoughts of suicide, with or without a specific plan.

depression in men are saddness, and attimes end up in doing what they should not do because they are confused lol

Same as with women, when you can't think of even just one happy thought.

LOL! They just keep quite and stare blankly into space. Trust me. I know~

same as females

same as women but u get a drooping ding along