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5 greatest men's fears
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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Every person has moments of weakness and complexes. Despite the fact that "men do not cry", and the stronger sex sometimes have their own fears.
Impotence
When the libido begins to decline or something in sexual life does not work as before, fear and embarrassment creep into the man's soul. Experts say that this is not surprising, because according to research, men think about sex about 13 times a day in comparison with women who have such thoughts skip only five times during the day. In 2001, a men's magazine conducted a survey among a strong half of humanity in order to find out which disease scares them the most. As a result, it turned out that this is not a cancer or even death, namely sexual impotence.
How to get rid of fear: to monitor the level of cholesterol, because the three fourth men with erectile dysfunction have elevated cholesterol.
Weakness
Knowledge is power, but for men physical strength is no less important. It is more difficult for a man to reconcile himself to the fact that force and once inexhaustible energy begin to elude. Women, for example, take it for granted and get along easier with the thought of old age. 9 out of 10 men surveyed described weakness as one of the most frightening consequences of old age.
How to get rid of fear: so that weakness does not catch you unawares, resist it - do strength exercises and eat right.
Retirement
The prospect of getting out of retirement does not frighten men any less than everything else, because when a certain age comes and before an indispensable employee is sent to a well-deserved rest, a man may feel a lack of demand. Unlike women who fill their time with children, grandchildren and household chores, it's hard for men to get used to the idea that now they do not have to go to work every day and they have a lot of free time.
How to get rid of fear: do not stay out of the way of life, because it continues and now you have time to implement what you so long dreamed of, but postponed until later. You can re-discover yourself and find a new meaning of life.
Loss of authority and independence
In the word "dependence" a man invests a huge sense. In the elderly due to reduced visual acuity and the deterioration of the overall health of the car, it is no longer possible to feel the freedom and endless possibilities of the road, but simply a means of transportation, meeting your own needs.
How to get rid of fear: many elderly people and up to 80 years quietly control the car, but the sense of self-preservation and responsibility for the safety of others must surpass any fears and personal complexes.
Fear of losing one's mind
With age, a person has cognitive impairment. The deterioration of memory can lead subsequently to Alzheimer's disease - the most common cause of dementia among the elderly.
How to get rid of fear: a healthy lifestyle will help reduce these fears. Light cognitive disorders affect only 15% of the elderly every year.
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