All sterotypically speaking , of course:
I'm not sure why women tend to worry more, or if they are just more vocal about them. I believe men have plenty of worries, but they may just be different types of "worries" that are not expressed to just anyone.
As far as adverse effects, it is true that women are diagnosed with almost twice as many mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. Chronic worrying, especially about things that are beyond one's control to change, can lead to chronic stress in and on the body. We've all heard about the consequences of chronic stress, including everything from depression and anxiety disorders to heart disease.
The same consequences can seen in men who worry and do not outwardly share their stresses and concern.
I would be interested in reading some research that talks about the psychology between the sexes: is their a personality type or gender that worries more (or, one that just expresses it more)?
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All sterotypically speaking , of course:
I'm not sure why women tend to worry more, or if they are just more vocal about them. I believe men have plenty of worries, but they may just be different types of "worries" that are not expressed to just anyone.
As far as adverse effects, it is true that women are diagnosed with almost twice as many mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. Chronic worrying, especially about things that are beyond one's control to change, can lead to chronic stress in and on the body. We've all heard about the consequences of chronic stress, including everything from depression and anxiety disorders to heart disease.
The same consequences can seen in men who worry and do not outwardly share their stresses and concern.
I would be interested in reading some research that talks about the psychology between the sexes: is their a personality type or gender that worries more (or, one that just expresses it more)?
October 26, 2008 - 7:24pmThis Comment
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