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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 hormones
It turns out that it's not only women who suffer from hormone related irritability. Depression, anger, fatigue, moodiness, anxiety, lethargy, low libido, and confusion are just some of the symptoms of a recently identified condition that affects men.
IMS (Irritable Male Syndrome) is in some ways similar to male menopause, but it can affect men of all ages. What often triggers IMS is acute or chronic stress. Focusing on two crucial times of life when male hormones are shifting rapidly-adolescence/young adulthood and midlife-Jed Diamond reports on the latest research from international experts on men's health and hormones; describes in detail the symptoms of IMS; explains how the volatile mood swings of the syndrome can wreak havoc with a man's closest relationships and provides advice on preventing, diagnosing, and treating IMS.
Just as when he began researching his landmark book on male menopause, Jed Diamond is at the forefront of this controversial subject. He offers readers the most comprehensive, insightful coverage of IMS-and the practical wisdom he imparts will help millions.
Author Notes
Jed Diamond, a licensed psychotherapist and director of the health program MenAlive, is the author of seven books
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
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. Agent, Nancy Ellis-Bell. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Kirkus Review
Finally, men are getting a pass to be as hormonal, pissed off, and misunderstood as the women they love. Jed Diamond, who made his mark with Male Menopause, presents the new syndrome and defines it thusly: "A state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger that occurs in males and is associated with biochemical changes, hormonal fluctuations, stress, and loss of male identity." It's a strong, sensible statement, and many, many women who live with an irritable man won't be able to put this book down. Diamond, who first started exploring IMS after suffering it himself, offers a series of anecdotes that illustrate the various ways IMS can manifest, from snapping at a sluggish waitress to leaving a loving wife to pursue a job overseas. After telling his own story and giving a very comprehensive tour of IMS, Diamond then puts forth his quadripartite coping platform. The first plank recognizes that many of his readers may be women in a relationship with a man who would never admit to having any kind of syndrome: "Dealing with Denial: What to Do When the Irritable Male Says, 'I'm Not Irritable. It's You Who Has the Problem.' " He also provides strategies for body; mind, and spirit. It's hard to imagine the male who is both irritable and willing to purchase this book, but the female readership should be legion. Present it to the men in your life very delicately, if you can. To the media: This was once exclusively Psychology Today material, but with the mainstreaming of health interest and more open attitudes toward mental health, The Irritable Male Syndrome fits easily under any readership. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Library Journal Review
Is the man in your life hypersensitive and anxious? Is he frustrated, angry, and uninterested in sex? This may result from biochemical changes and stress-related issues, according to psychotherapist Diamond (Male Menopause), adviser to the Men's Health Network. Similar to PMS in women, Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) is related to the concurrence of stress, decrease in self-esteem, and biochemical changes that can affect a man in adolescence or middle age. Diamond does a thorough job of explaining the male psyche and chemistry, citing an abundance of research and case studies. He spends several chapters detailing realistic and practical steps to deal with the problem. Although the title may make one want to dismiss this as another syndrome du jour publication, it actually contains some informative and helpful research on male development. It will most likely be read by women in a relationship with men experiencing the stress and anger symptoms detailed here. For public libraries. Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. v |
| What We're Learning from the Feedback of 10,000 Men | p. vii |
| Part 1 The Problem | |
| 1 The Irritable Male Syndrome: What Is It, and Is It Real? | p. 3 |
| 2 Finding the Facts, Hearing the Truth: "Am I Suffering from IMS?"/"Am I Living with an IMS Male?" | p. 25 |
| 3 "Acting Out" IMS Irritability, Anger, and Violence | p. 53 |
| 4 "Acting in" IMS Irritability, Depression, and Suicide | p. 74 |
| Part 2 Understanding | |
| 5 The End of Men: Are Males an Endangered Species? | p. 101 |
| 6 Irritability, Love, and Work: Are Men Becoming the Second Sex? | p. 119 |
| 7 IMS and Stress: Why Men Want to Get Away from It All | p. 134 |
| 8 The Irritable Male Body: Genes, Brain, Biochemistry, and Hormones | p. 150 |
| Part 3 Help is Here | |
| 9 Dealing with Denial: What to Do When the Irritable Male Says, "I'm Not Irritable. It's You Who Has the Problem." | p. 173 |
| 10 Strengthening the Body: Healing the Sprained Brain, Exercising and Eating for Health, and Restoring Hormonal Balance | p. 192 |
| 11 Expanding the Mind: Emotional Longevity and the Pursuit of Happiness | p. 212 |
| 12 Deepening the Spirit: Healing the Irritable Male Syndrome in Ourselves, Our Relationships, and Our World | p. 230 |
| Epilogue | p. 253 |
| Notes | p. 255 |
| Index | p. 279 |
