The modern movement for mental health has swung too far. We went from “bottling everything up” to “wallowing in our feelings.” Yes, you should acknowledge your emotions. No, you should not let them dictate your actions.
True men’s health requires mental resilience, not just mental hygiene. Resilience is the ability to endure hardship without breaking. Life is going to hit you. You will lose money, you will lose loved ones, and you will face failure. If your strategy is to crumble and demand sympathy, you will fail.
You need to build a mind that is fortress-like. This comes from voluntarily doing hard things. Cold plunges, early mornings, difficult conversations, and physical discipline train your brain to override the impulse to quit.
If you are depressed, seek help, but also look at your life. Are you depressed, or are you just living a depressing lifestyle? Are you sedentary, isolated, and without purpose? Action is the antidote to despair. Build a life you are proud of, and your mental state will often follow. Stop waiting to feel good to act; act, and you will eventually feel good.