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Major Nikon

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3. Stress also contributes to health problems and substance abuse

Reply to Bonobo (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 1, 2014, 10:13 AM

Feb 2014

So I think it's all part of the same cycle.

I have tremendous respect for single moms, especially those who don't receive family support. To a lesser degree men often have that same sort of pressure in that everyone is looking to you for that next meal on the table, and the difference is few have any sympathy if you fail.

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The Gender Inequality of Suicide [View all] Bonobo Feb 2014 OP

Substance abuse is higher among men Major Nikon Feb 2014 #1

That's probably part of it. Bonobo Feb 2014 #2

Stress also contributes to health problems and substance abuse Major Nikon Feb 2014 #3

It's still true. Bonobo Mar 2014 #4

I'm not convinced that's good advice Major Nikon Mar 2014 #5