McGrath says she comes here when she gets the blues, she says, to sort out her feelings. If everyone gets the blues, she says, some cope with them better than others. It's absolutely critical that we can be able to control these emotions and convert them into some kind of action. Emotional management is the key to survival and to maintaining a competitive edge. Men and women differ - both in why they get the blues and how they cope.
Men tend to get the blues more about money, while women get the blues more about relationships.
And among those who overeat, there are sexual differences, as well. Men who feed the blues monster go for red meat and protein. Women go for chocolate and carbohydrates. In fact, women are 22 times more likely than men to eat chocolate to feel better. Everybody gets the blues regularly, but getting the blues every day is a warning signal, McGrath says.