Live Life Team
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS), also called ‘Grumpy Old Man Syndrome’, affects men psychologically. They tend to become irritable and miserable. An IMS patient named Scott Simmons also noticed changes in him when he reached middle age. He felt tired, lethargic, did not have any enthusiasm to work anymore and started gaining weight. According to Christopher Steidle, a urologist, IMS is a male version of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). When a man’s testosterone level drops, it can result in weight gain, depression, and loss of sex desire. Consequently, it can be confusing for the sufferer’s wife, who might think that he is interested in someone else.
Another urologist, Larrian Gillespie, believes two things provoke IMS – diet and stress. Men show these symptoms of IMS, just like women do with PMS. Men can overcome this by eating right; they have to eat well before battle. Carbohydrates and fats block the ability of the body to utilise testosterone proteins, and eating natural foods can do a lot. Gillespie recommended a diet of about 300 to 500 calories, eaten approximately five times a day will store insulin and testosterone levels. People who suffer from IMS must specifically stay away from black liquorice and breathe mints because they contain a chemical that can radically decrease testosterone levels.
There are also cognitive things that can be done to avoid Grumpy Old Man Syndrome, such as being aware of one’s state of mind, having a positive attitude, being flexible, leaving criticism to others, and not getting infuriated over the things one has no control of. Optimism helps make a great difference.
