What is a Mid Life crisis or Major life change & how do I know I am going through one?
Mid life crisis is an emotional state of doubt and anxiety, that is normally associated with age and affects adults both women and men between the ages of 35 & 55. It can last up to 2 years and as long as 10 years, recent reports state the average between 5 & 7 years. However for most people they can be thrown into this same emotional state with any major life crises such as bereavement, grief, loss, illness or divorce that can happen at any age. It commonly involves reflection on what the individual has done with his or her life up to that point, or questions on why things happen. Feelings that not enough has been accomplished or goals still not achieved, thoughts & feelings of fear, frustration, feeling lost and confused about identity are often present. A person experiencing midlife or major life change will have symptoms such as: Boredom and exhaustion, or frantic energy, Self-questioning & doubts leading to low self esteem, Feelings of lost identity, losing control, fears and frus
