Physical Complaints: Experiencing frequent headaches, digestive problems, chronic pain, or unexplained fatigue, often as a substitute for expressing emotional distress.

Irritability and Anger: Increased frustration, hostility, loss of temper, or being easily annoyed, rather than typical expressions of sadness or worry.

Risk-Taking Behavior: Engaging in reckless activities, such as substance misuse (alcohol or drugs), dangerous driving, or excessive gambling.

Loss of Interest: Reduced enjoyment in hobbies, work, family, and activities that were once pleasurable (anhedonia).

Withdrawal: Isolating from family, friends,

Increased Work Hours: Becoming a workaholic or obsessing over professional success as a distraction from internal emotional struggles.

Substance Misuse: Heavily relying on alcohol, drugs, or other substances to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.

Controlling or Abusive Behavior: Expressing distress or a sense of powerlessness through excessive control, aggression, or emotional distance in relationships.

Avoidance of Medical Care: Refusing to discuss emotional or psychological problems with a doctor or therapist due to a perceived stigma or fear of appearing "weak."