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Toxic beliefs can harm boys and men. Try changing how you think about things. Therapy has helped thousands of men. It has saved lives, relationships and jobs. Some of the world’s top athletes, businessmen and professionals have undergone therapy to improve their lives. If you are upset, down, confused, hurt or angry, you’re still a man. Feeling shame because of these emotions is a very common problem for men. You are not alone. Help is available. If you find yourself saying “This is just the way I am!” You might believe that you can’t change or grow. You are an individual with a mind of your own, and it is never too late to break out of negative patterns. Men can feel under pressure to get over stressful events too quickly. From relationship breakups to childhood trauma, remember that you are entitled to take as long as you need to. Men can be expected to move onto another relationship, job or promotion very quickly. This can lead to feeling pressured and stressed out. The truth is everybody is happier when they move at a speed comfortable for them. Men are entitled to do this too. Some events that shape the lives of men can be traumatic. Exposure to violence, sexual experiences and other significant events can be harmful as well as empowering. It is possible to admit that something that happened to you was traumatic and is an important part of your identity.