"Search" for frustration!
"Anxiety", "depression" and "obsessive-compulsive disorder" are diseases related to the environment surrounding "both sexes"
Despite all the news that is broadcast from time to time through various media about mental illnesses that afflict women and that they occupy the first places in mental illness, we did not find a single specialized research to confirm or deny this news.
And since the man does not stay far from the woman in terms of his being affected by the environment in which he lives, and thus exposing him to frustration or some pressure, the reasons may be related to the social conditions in which they live - the man and the woman -, and thus their affliction with “anxiety” and depression ”and“ social phobia ” And “obsessive-compulsive disorder”, which requires discussing the topic with experienced psychologists to find out the best ways to ensure a better and “comfortable” life, away from mental illness.
Psychological depression
Dr. Muhammad Shawush, a consultant psychiatrist and vice president of the Saudi Psychiatric Association, says: Mental illnesses are more common among women than men, adding that World Bank studies indicate that mental depression will turn into the second place among all diseases, and that it will occupy the first place In women and the fourth in men.
“Dr. Ali Zairi” - a consultant psychiatrist at Al-Nakheel Medical Center in Jeddah - stated that mental illnesses affect women more than men worldwide, and they may increase more among women who do not have financial independence, or who rely heavily on men to eliminate Their daily needs, which may deprive many of the material and moral comfort due to the man’s abuse of his power.
A noticeable increase
Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Nahedh, a retired consultant psychiatrist, explained that what is concluded from the experience of many psychiatrists is that there is a noticeable increase in mental illnesses in general, especially those that are not seen Because they appear as typical symptoms such as abdominal pain, headache, back, and sometimes fainting.
As for the most psychological diseases that afflict women in the Kingdom, Dr. Shawash pointed out that they are depressive, anxiety, and physical diseases of psychogenic origin. Dr. Al-Nahedh added: tension, “social phobia” and “obsessive-compulsive disorder”. These diseases have a clear relationship. The social conditions surrounding women.
Motherhood and stress
Regarding the jobs that affect her female practitioners with mental illnesses more than others, Dr. Zaeri said: These are jobs in which there is a high rate of psychological tension or working for long hours, which causes them to conflict in caring for their children and not being at home when their family needs them, indicating that The most stressful work is “motherhood,” which causes women to be attentive and careful for 24 hours a day.
Dr. Al-Nahedh said: I believe that the uneducated, informed and unemployed married woman who lives in the village is the most vulnerable to mental illnesses. Because she is the most distant woman from the treatment and social care centers, pointing out that there are some diseases that women may suffer due to social conditions, and when they have an abnormal curve such as exposure to domestic or psychological violence or sexual harassment, or the constant threat of the husband or anyone from Relatives.
Social factors
As for the psychological diseases that afflict women due to social conditions, “Dr. Shawash” indicated that there are social factors predisposing to mental illness, such as “divorce”, “widowhood” and “spinsterhood”, in addition to the presence of a large number of children, especially under the age of majority. , In addition to family disputes and the lack of psychological and social support, indicating that there are no studies that differentiate the incidence of diseases between educated women or employees, or living in a village or city in the environment.
Dr.. Ali visitor
“Dr. Zairi” believed that the woman’s social status makes her under a high level of psychological pressure. Because of her position under the microscope and her ease of exposure to criticism from the family, in addition to the high level of expectations of error from her and the lack of tolerance or forgiveness in the event of her mistake.
Complex future
On the psychological status of women in the future in light of the current social changes, “Dr. Chaouch »that matters will become more complicated, social and psychological conditions, and family and social disintegration will make women more vulnerable to diseases, and even more susceptible to psychological complications. “Dr. Zairi” explained that the psychological status of women in our society in the future is better than the present time, as a result of continuous social reform, and the global and local community’s awareness of the need to give women their share in life in a dignified manner.
“Dr. Al-Nahedh” said: I personally do not find any way out of the current and closed circle of the status of women that must be changed, except when there are two important conditions: the first is the existence of an active political will that tends to lead to a serious, real and rapid change, and the other condition is to limit the influence of votes Which calls for not changing things and keeping women locked up at home, appreciating the recent decisions issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques calling for improving the status of women and involving them in political and administrative life in the Kingdom.
The woman and The man
On the woman’s relationship with men and the reflection of this relationship on the woman’s psychological health, he said, “Dr. Shawush: Men differ in their natures and ways of dealing with them, and men, like others, have no special nature or brutality towards women.
He saw «Dr. My visitor »that the man is the woman’s problem in all societies, saying: I am talking about him as a husband, and the reason is that the man assigns many of his responsibilities to the woman and evades her participation in raising children or taking care of the needs of the home, indicating that the man in our society is divided into two types:« the traditional man » He is the one whom no one can discuss or dialogue with, and the “educated man” is the one who does not see the woman as his subordinate, but rather sees her as an extension of him and feels happy in her progress and success. Dr. Al-Nahedh asserted that the prevailing social conditions make the relationship between a man and a woman one of the vital influences in a woman’s psychological life, stating that it negatively affects the extent of mental illness when there are any harsh and militant tendencies from the man towards the woman.
Commitment to their rights
Dr. Shawash said: One of the solutions that can reduce the affliction of women in the Kingdom with mental illness is the gradual transformation and commitment to their rights in light of moderate religious principles and moderate culture, in line with common interests, without regard to imitation or cultures of other societies that It may not be accepted by society.
“Dr. Zairi” explained that the solution is to provide a healthy environment for her, by providing her with the opportunity to achieve her aspirations for knowledge, and not to undermine her right to practice her own affairs without harassment from anyone, in addition to her psychological support by the family and society, and giving her the opportunity to prove Her presence, she is no less intelligent or competent than women in other societies.
Most critical
With regard to men and who are the most aggravated by social changes, young people or the elderly ?, Dr. Shawash pointed out that the psychological perspective considers young people, especially adolescence and beyond, the most vulnerable to mental illnesses, adjustment disorders and disturbed psychological development of personality, adding that young people are considered more enthusiastic. It is reckless, less experienced and rational, and hence the ability of adults to more analysis, logic, patience, and rationality.
As for "Dr. Zairi", he explained that age is not the determining factor, but the ability to adapt and adapt is the basis. For example, there are groups of young people who are open to the new civilization revolution, but they opened at an obtuse angle, instead of switching from non-smoking to smoking as a matter of imitation -What used to happen in the past in secret-, this young man became a drug addict, and even found no embarrassment in knowing his family and others!, He sees it as personal freedom and criticism of him is backward and rigid, indicating that this type of young man has great psychological problems and serious disorders at the beginning Young age.
Elderly
He added that the older men had their own sufferings, some of them adapted to the new situation and tried to help members of his family in the "mold" of civilization and openness in an acceptable manner compatible with the general social taste. Some of them left the rope on the occident and were given absolute freedom, due to their lack of familiarity with the situation well, which caused misuse of this freedom, and caused the children to be involved in behaviors and practices outside the straight line.
On the best way for a man to be able to live a stable psychological life and meet the requirements of change, "Dr. Shawash" emphasized that the man in our society is civilized, aware and aware of the surrounding changes, describing the existence of a conflict between intellectual trends does not mean that the matter is negative, rather it is required to be fulfilled. For human needs and away from private agendas, stating that the man in our society is aware of himself and his importance as the focus of attention of all Muslims, and even the focus of attention of non-Muslims, and this makes him a great responsibility to achieve idealism in all its concepts, and to realize that history adds to the future, and that drawing a place in a map Mankind is contingent on his ability to understand himself first and then understand what he should be second.
Reduced power
“Dr. Zairi” emphasized that most of the citizens accepted the new situation, but some men were disturbed by the diminishing power that he had in the past as a responsible for the family. He was the one who decided everything related to his wife and children, including clothing, education, entry and exit, adding: “ When he found himself today in a situation that these people demand to give them freedom to decide their own destiny, he d a crisis in accepting this new situation, and some suffered from psychological anxiety and depression, ”indicating that there are those who have become suffering from social fear, which is fear of others criticizing him and preferring to remain At home !, explaining that knowledge, knowledge, and benefiting from experiences and not rejecting new and positively analyzing matters are the best ways to get rid of old sediments and psychological stability for men, in addition to mixing with others without stigmatizing them as different from us, but rather benefiting from their experiences and the experiences of other societies, in addition to accepting Change is a part of the laws of the universe that must be dealt with and benefited from, not rejected and feared.
body language
Regarding the different mental illnesses that may affect men according to the geographical area, Dr. Shawash said: Classified psychological diseases affect men like women depending on individual, “biological” and social factors. Therefore, it can be assumed that the culture of the small community, whether it is tribe, countryside or city It has an impact on the nature of the disease, adding that mental illness is colored and shaped and its
