In order for men to overcome their fears, they should first pay special attention to their physical health and maintain a normal and regular lifestyle. Secondly, they should avoid unnecessary risks and keep their minds relatively stable. In addition, they should learn to cope with stress and deal with the immense pressure from their families and society. By doing so, they can reduce their psychological burden.
Firstly, due to the larger proportion of men's contribution to the family's financial resources and the influence of the traditional notion of "earning money to support the family," their greatest fear is in terms of careers and finances.
Secondly, men are afraid of losing their physical health. Another thing they fear the most is losing their ability to be independent and having to rely on others for care. This situation often occurs when they become ill.
Thirdly, many men often worry about being abandoned by others. After middle age, men are particularly afraid of being looked down upon or abandoned by their wives or children. Therefore, they are very sensitive when their family members show disrespect towards them.
Fourthly, they worry about their children's lack of success. Men often have a stronger desire for their children to succeed than women do. Middle-aged men are often deeply afraid that their children will not meet their expectations, which creates a constant mental burden.
Fifthly, men are more concerned about their physical decline and decreased sexual performance compared to women. All of these psychological phenomena are known as "gray psychological diseases" by psychologists. Gray psychological diseases generally occur in middle-aged men and are mainly characterized by depressed mood, melancholy, and restlessness, while denying any psychological abnormalities.
The occurrence of gray psychological diseases is related to various factors. In terms of physical function, middle-aged individuals experience a decline in agility, often feeling inadequate in their actions. In terms of psychological function, most middle-aged people experience a decline in learning and memory abilities, and the lack of a varied living environment makes them prone to feelings of boredom. In terms of family burdens, middle-aged people often have aging parents and children, and dealing with various trivial matters consumes a lot of time and energy, causing them to feel overwhelmed and unable to cope.
