No one is immune from diseases, but if a man in the family falls ill, this is most often a universal catastrophe, although there are different cases. How do men get sick? It depends on the type of the representative of the strong half: some are afraid to get sick, others love demonstrativeness, others like to be in the spotlight, to be sarcastic, etc. But there is always a common feature - they become completely defenseless and dependent on female attention. Even the temperature becomes a drama for them and they are urgently going to die.
An elementary cold for men pushes everything into the background - illnesses of the wife, children, problems in the family, floods and tornadoes, etc. There are a lot of women's reviews about how men get sick. A woman should never relax in such a situation, even if both have caught a cold. She becomes a nanny-mother, and a man becomes an old man on his deathbed whining from under the foot of blankets or a baby who is unbearably crushed by a diaper.
Cold
How do men get sick? A cold in a man, judging by his behavior, is always fatal. Temperature 37, slight cough - a clear sign of consumption or cancer.
All members of the household are urgently conducting an audit of the first-aid kit, looking for thermometers, potions, heating pads, mustard plasters, etc. - there is a general mobilization, no one sleeps at night.
Relatives should have time to pay their last debt to the dying man and line up to him for farewell, God forbid, not to have time! The man looks at all this with a tragic expression on his face, obliges everyone to tiptoe along the walls, talking in whispers, no entertainment.
How men get sick further: preparing for death, thinking about who to leave their beloved moped, the temperature threatens death - already 37, 1. Urgently, the wife should call all her friends and warn that a friend is terrible and contagious, what to expect his bachelor party, fishing and football can only be at home in the evening, he cannot go out.
In the evening, the last time you can drink beer, watch football and eat through the force, so as not to upset the household. Well, there is some kind of Morsik or compote, cheesecakes with powdered sugar, liver meatballs with sour cream, lettuce, cabbage pie - Lord, well, I don’t want anything at all, everything is overpowered!
Doctors' explanations
It turns out there are scientifically sound reasons why men get sick more often. Not only because their body is arranged differently: the speed of biochemistry, and the structure of the skeleton, etc., and the psychology is different, but alsobecause the body is dominated by testosterone. It reduces immunity and a man gets sick no less than women. But a woman has estrogen protection, so she recovers faster and endures more and more often on her feet, but she also has more complications. And in men, the same testosterone has anti-inflammatory properties, so the effects are less.
Another thing is that as a truly strong and he althy being, a man easily panics at the slightest indisposition and the picture of world sorrow begins, described above. With such a panic, a man, at the same time, is afraid of injections, dentists and white coats to hiccups.
Reviews of women about diseases of men at home
A sick man sneezes and coughs the same way, but each one is sick in his own way. Everything, like L. Tolstoy. About how men get sick, women have a lot of reviews filled with humor and irony. But this applies, of course, to banal ordinary colds, muscle strains, etc. Serious diseases do not fall into this category.
- If he has a cold, he does not take pills, he lies on the couch and dies, but with breaks for a smoke break and beer in the evenings. Because he is sick.
- Recently, a gentleman stepped on a piece of glass on the carpet. Well, some blood came out… I yelled to call an ambulance, disinfect it, put a cast on my leg and rush to the hospital, otherwise there will be tetanus.
- With a tiny cut on his finger, he fell into bed yelling, “I might have fester! Or maybe even blood poisoning! Something must be done…”.
- When a cold starts, a man with his head held highsays that the body must fight itself. Usually on the 5th day, when he can’t talk anymore, his head doesn’t understand because of the temperature, the wife takes the “bull by the horns”, quickly stuffs him with all the fast-acting medicinal drugs + teas + rubbing, etc. In the evening he is already almost a “cucumber” and then flies in cute for the fact that the woman ruined the whole picture for the body, because he only began to fight himself, and then all these drugs prevented him.
- “How can I go to work tomorrow with this temperature?.. What? Normal? Normal is 36.6. And 36.9 is a disease. Gotta call the boss!”.
- “Maybe turn off the lights? Come closer. Give me your hand. Stay with me until the morning. You are the best thing I have in this life… Yes, so what if it's 12 o'clock in the afternoon?!?! What does it change?”.
Dying swan
Defenseless and needs attention. From a distant childhood, he learned that if he is sick, he is the center of the Universe (a deeply hidden complex of a little boy). Now you can do nothing and let everyone tiptoe, care and stroke - he has full carte blanche.
You should do nothing more and nothing less than reveal your best side: personally prepare he althy chicken broth for him before his death, feed him with a spoon, tuck in a blanket and watch only his favorite films on DVD.
Steady Tin Soldier Type
There is another category of men - to the last they will assure that everything is fine with them. If you yourself, in some way known only to you, find out that he is sick and feels bad, you will be assured that it seemed.
There may be an outbreak of aggression, that you do not give him freedom, control everything, command and he will not come here again, etc. The man has no weaknesses, so do not expect confessions.
In such cases, it can often be that a man will endure until he faints, when only analgin will no longer help. But even in this case, he will twitch that everything is fine and will not go to bed.
He categorically does not want to drink medicine, and he needs to be cunning, as with a child: cough syrups - in tea, medicine powders - in food.
The best thing for these men is prevention. Most "tin soldiers" are supportive of such measures and willingly take immunomodulators if they do not know that this is also a medicine.
Traditional healer type
How do men behave (when sick) with this type of worldview? Such a friend will not go to the doctor. He does not hesitate to get sick, but only in his own way. It is good if the recipes of a traditional healer are folk, and not home-grown. Then experiments are unpredictable. Give him folk remedies, in which doctors are listed among the authors, buy herbal remedies for him only in a pharmacy and from well-known companies.
Thomas the unbeliever
He doesn't believe in anything, no medicine. Do men of this type get sick? He does not believe in doctors, but calls to the house, does not believe in medicines, but buys in a pharmacy. Doctors do not understand anything, but they must be called, there will be no help from them, but he demands it.
To treat him, you need to find an authority for him. It could be his boss, respected neighbor,political figure, or chief sanitary doctor of the country Tishchenko. Only then can he be convinced of the need for treatment. And so that he does not interrupt the course of treatment after the first pill, you can again point to the opinion of the authority: “So Tishchenko said that 1 pill would not help, but after the course, as you can see, he is completely he althy.”
CHBM - frequently ill men
When asked, they sigh heavily, their face becomes suffering. They will tell you in detail about a bunch of problems with the intestines or stomach. Sympathy staunchly resists.
At the same time, home without panic is callous people. They like to drink medicines of the ChBM: both on the recommendation of a doctor, and at their own discretion. They especially require care and attention.
Big baby
He can sniffle for weeks and do nothing and say he doesn't know what to do.
It is not difficult to treat him: in a strict "mother's" voice, order to take the temperature, put on socks with mustard and open your mouth to swallow the medicine.
To take to the doctor only by the hand, it is better to go to the doctor with him. Questions about well-being baffle him. He wants to get out of the office quickly, stutters and won't name half of the symptoms.
To recover, you need to praise him more often, give him medicines and tea with jam, carefully cover him at night.
Forgetful
This one understands everything: to get sick is bad, to be treated is necessary, but that's all. A visit to the doctor is constantly postponed, the pills gather dust on the nightstand. Forgetful repents and everything againforgets.
Sometimes forgetfulness helps to avoid injections. It is better to provide clear instructions with office and telephone numbers and ask how it was done. Most importantly, without criticism and irritation. To consolidate the effect, you can quote the “complications” column from the medical encyclopedia, especially for potency.
The sickest man in the world
Such men are more likely to get sick because of their inner convictions. This doctor calls himself, and not just one - starting with the district police officer and ending with a familiar resuscitator and an expert in Chinese medicine.
He has a lot of difficulties: he is allergic to fruit drinks, the broth hurts the liver, and the color of the plaid makes me sad. Such men are more likely to get sick with a pathological fear for their he alth, hiding general anxiety or simply a low pain threshold. Such need to be distracted by funny films, walks, change the situation. Just do not lament and do not call his mother in front of him.
The he althiest person in the world
The most common type of "male sick". The essence of behavior is the same - the fear of ailments. But the ostrich's policy is to pretend that nothing is happening. He goes to football, won’t go for tests and won’t take a pill for fever – after all, they are strong, they can’t be demolished. One can only appeal to a sense of responsibility and convey to the consciousness that the virus will kill the whole family without treatment.
How to behave in such situations (of course, we are talking about minor illnesses)?
Men always have a lower pain threshold. Therefore, a woman with non-serious diseasesfeels a slight malaise, and the man becomes really ill.
A man is sick - what to do? Lisping and spoon-feeding is not necessary, this is too much. Cook dinner, but don't take time off from work to warm it up for your loved one.
Get a man to see a doctor by any means. You convince that now there is a new type of flu, and there can be the most terrible consequences for the head, complications for the heart or potency. Therefore, it is important to go to the doctor! Better yet, together!
Make the best out of the situation for the home. While he's on sick leave, load him up with some light housework like tidying up his locker or fixing his nightstand. And self-pity will go somewhere.
Behavior after the clinic
How to behave? Is the man sick? The task is completely solvable. Listen carefully to what he has to say. If a man has already visited a doctor, it is better to look into his card, even call the doctor back, because he will not tell even half of what he should.
But don't do it in front of him, so that you don't take care of him for distrust. Buy medicines yourself, read their instructions and remind the rules of taking so as not to bother your husband with trifles.
If a man has a set of permanent illnesses, learn to help him yourself. For example, with inflammation of the joint, poisoning, injuries, if it is associated with hobbies or work. Understanding and trust should be in everything.
Give support if you're serious
How to support a man when he is sick? Show understanding, care. Notjust take care, and be interested in his well-being, show affection. The more serious the situation, the more affection. It is impossible that because of the disease he felt useless, inferior and useless to anyone. He needs to know that he is appreciated and loved - show him that.
Be tactful, no lamentations, only recommendations in the form of wishes.
Patience
It should be at the forefront. A man can become irritable and capricious, grumble. Make allowance for the disease and do not judge strictly. Do not be offended by the harshness of words in case of illness. Try to smooth the corners, do not get annoyed in response. Focus more on him while your husband is sick.
Your attitude
Beside him, radiate optimism, no discouragement! Everything is as usual, there is no tragedy. And one more thing: don't forget about yourself. Look for the positive, communicate with friends and family. Exercise, eat well. If you have an optimistic attitude and a lot of patience, the patient next to you will also feel comfortable and confident.
Distraction
An effective way to help is to try to distract him. Suggest an activity that interests you - go fishing, watch a new movie, do crafts. Try to find entertainment for your half and distract from problems. Be natural, involve him in helping you, do not gloss over the problems that are.
How to cheer up the sick?
Don't show your panic. Don't stop talking. The psychology of a man is sick, which means that it requires not oblivion, but communication. Talk to him, even if you want to sit on the sidelines. Speak without lisping, as if he is he althy. Sympathy - no! This will bring sadness. Keep the topics normal for your family.
Know how to be silent
Know how to be silent, but be there. Sit closer, take his hand. It is sometimes necessary and natural, feel free to do so.
Emotionally, men are more constrained, but you can defuse it and help remove the emotional block. Share news and events at your work or happened during the day, ask for advice. He should know that he is still valued and his opinion is valued. In a difficult situation of illness, anyone can become depressed, flare up and get irritated. Your moral support should be understanding and generous.
