Unemployment:
It’s not
just a social
or economic
concern. It’s
a significant
health issue
that could
affect anyone,
including you!
Think about
it before
If work no
it happens,
longer gives you
a reason to go out
advises
and be with people, you need
to find a new reason of your own.
But make sure you choose a healthy one.
JIM POLLARD
Unemployment can lead to increased
drinking, smoking or drug use which will only worsen
any money problems or depression. It’s easier to eat too
much and, because you’re counting the cash, this might well
mean more fattening junk food.
If you can, finding another sort of income can kill a lot of those unemployment
vultures with one stone. It fills time, creates income (even if small) and builds up
self-esteem again. Don’t put yourself in a box. Just because you used to be a plumber or
bank clerk doesn’t mean you have to be again. A little market-stall, an internet business, handy-
manning, dog-walking, house-sitting, gardening, the list is as long as your imagination.
Don’t forget the benefits system. If you’ve paid tax and national insurance you have a right to a little help when
you can’t work. Millions of pounds are unclaimed every year. Make sure you check your entitlement. Citizen’s Advice
can help.
Finally, having fun is as important to keeping yourself healthy as food, drink, sleep, shelter, exercise and sex. Depression
can lead to sexual problems which you won’t want – not least because sex is (usually) a free source of entertainment
and exercise.
There are a lot of other free things out there for people who aren’t working. Try your council leisure centre, check out
a museum or gallery and whatever you do, get there under your own steam. Walking, cycling, skating, boarding are all
free and great exercise.
There’s more about all these health problems on: malehealth.co.uk

fast, free independent health information for men of all ages form
the Men’s Health Forum.
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