One of the many things that suck about depression is that if women catch on that you have it, they will run a mile! That's why men try to hide it. Male depression is worse. It is seen as a sign of weakness and men are not allowed to be weak; EVER!

If a woman is sad or depressed (especially if she is pretty) people will pamper her and do everything to protect her and make her feel better. If a man feels depressed he will be told to snap out of it, or balls up. There is much more of a stigma attached to male depresson.