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The Irritable Male Syndrome: Managing the Four Key Causes of Depression and Aggression

Jed Diamond

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Psychotherapist Diamond (Male Menopause) focuses on how hormonal changes and chronic stress can trigger "irritable male syndrome: a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger." Drawing a parallel to premenstrual syndrome, he explains how IMS can result at any time of life, but primarily in puberty and midlife, from shifting testosterone levels; he also shows how it has roots in the changing role of women, workplace situations, increased stress and interpersonal relationships, which threaten male self-esteem.

The disorder's earliest symptom is irritability, which untreated can spiral into anger, violence or depression.

Diamond focuses on the syndrome's blaming behavior, often directed toward women. "We can have an almost irrational need to break away and be free.... We often see our partners as the ones who are holding us back," he writes. So Diamond includes diagnostic questionnaires and counsels men on how to recognize and handle these difficult feelings.

He also offers specific steps for others to help an IMS man in denial, plus what to do if either partner wants to leave the relationship.

While some advice is familiar—eat right, exercise, consider taking medications, nurture your spiritual side—Diamond's insights may help men most by giving them context and explanation for what they're feeling physically and emotionally, thus helping IMS men to take steps to feel better about themselves.
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About the Author

Jed Diamond, a licensed psychotherapist for 38 years and director of the health program MenAlive, is the author of seven books, including the international bestseller Male Menopause.

He is on the board of advisors of the Men's Health Network and also serves on the international scientific board of the World Congress on Men's Health.

He lives in Willits, California.


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The Irritable Male Syndrome: Managing the Four Key Causes of Depression and Aggression
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 From Publishers Weekly
Psychotherapist Diamond (Male Menopause) focuses on how hormonal changes and chronic stress can trigger "irritable male syndrome: a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger." Drawing a parallel... read full editorial
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From the best-selling author of Male Menopause comes another life-transforming book for men-and the women who love them-on overcoming the mood and behavior changes caused by fluctuating male hormonesIt turns out that it's... read full editorial




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The Irritable Male Syndrome: Managing the Four Key Causes of Depression and Aggression
Jed Diamond
 Dr Chin's Review of Irritable Male Syndrome
October 15, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
"Diamond discusses all factors surrounding and contributing to the Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS.) Diamond's book deals not only with IMS, but with life transitions and how men's social roles form and evolve. Diamond... read full review
 The Irritable Male Syndrome:
December 16, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
I had read several other publications by Jed Diamond and found them all to very succinct and helpful. For five years my wife has been complaining that my behavior was erratic, that I would fly off the handle at the slightest... read full review
 If you're concerned about your marriage Buy This Book
(Beverly Hills, Ca) October 23, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
I feel that without the support from this book I would not have made it through the past few months. Living with my husband's mood swings was hell. This book gave me things I could do to get through to him and things... read full review




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