Helpguide.org 12/4/2014
“… As men, we often believe we have to be strong and in control of our emotions at all times. When we feel hopeless, helpless, or overwhelmed by despair we tend to deny it or cover it up by drinking too much, behaving recklessly, or exploding with anger. But depression in men is a common condition. The first step to recovery is to understand there’s no reason to feel ashamed. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-in-men.htm