Something Else For All You Men To Worry About

Psychotherapist Jed Diamond says excessive moodiness can be caused by something called irritable male syndrome. Now he?s trying to convince skeptics that the condition is real?and treatable.

Millions of lines have been written about how women?s hormonal changes can cause mood swings. But what about when men get irritable and withdrawn? Psychotherapist Jed Diamond believes they could be suffering from irritable male syndrome, a condition he says is affecting a growing number of men. No, it?s not a joke. The IMS term was coined by a Scottish researcher who found that rams became irritable, withdrawn and irrational when their testosterone levels plummeted. After visiting Scotland and reviewing the research, Diamond, author of the best-selling 1997 book "Male Menopause" (Sourcebooks), thought the syndrome might apply to humans as well. He analyzed data collected from more than 6,000 men and found that about half said they were stressed, gloomy or negative most or all of the time.

Read the whole story at msnbc.com.

Then take the quiz to see how cranky you are, and see if you have IMS.

My score? 79. IMS is definitely present? I need medical attention right away?

Nah, it ain't nothin' a good glass of a fine single malt scotch can't cure.

I AINT IRRITABLE, DAMIT!!!!!!! JUST POST THE DAM QUIZ CAUSE IT IS BLOCKED HERE AT WORK!!!!

Interesting, if you take the test and don't have IMS it suggests that you retake the test to be sure. Sound like someone needs to rethink his theory and get a ne hypothesis

People always want to believe that there is some type of medical explanation for everything. Some people are just moody.

Ain't nothin' a trip to the bathroom with a cup of coffee and the newspaper folded to the crossword puzzle won't take care of ...

This post has been edited by MDF3530 on 19-Aug-2005, 01:04 PM

Does this mean we have to go to the mall and buy a new pair of shoes once a month, Gods I hope not!

A good ale, or other type drink and being away from the softer side of life for short durations could help eleviate this dreaded "IMS" ! LOL!

This brings up a good point...why hasn't the U.S. just given in and allowed everyone to drink at work, play, whatever?

I mean, look at Australia and Germany...they're doing just fine!

No seriously. A little lager at the end of the day (or on lunchbreak) would definitely calm down rush hour would it not?

I would recommend a little black cohosh for any of you guys that have hot flashes! If your in a foul mood, st john's wort and always take a few minutes for yourself to relieve all the stress that your body is going thru. If that doesn't work maybe the best thing to do is see your lady love's gynecologist!

maggiemahone1

Well, that's disturbing. What was more disturbing were the answers I was giving to most of the questions.

Sham, I'm taking your advice. A nice dram of pure single malt scotch will do the job.

"Alcohol. The cause of and solution to all of life's problems." - Homer (Simpson)

I think it's the guy who decides that one pint will never do as well as four, who will change that theory pretty quick.

Mmmmmmmmm, this thread is making me thirsty. I might have to run to the pub for lunch.

It couldna be that AHM right an' th' rest o the world is wrang, naw could it?
Af ya dinna lak mah drivin', gae oof the sidewalk!