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You're apathetic
- You lose interest and enthusiasm on an ongoing basis. A way to combat this feeling is to think about the positive things you have going on. Resolutely move forward, let go, and leave the past in the past.
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You reflect on the past
- You're reevaluating what you've done in life, including any regrets, and questioning what you've done so far.
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2 / 30 Fotos
You're debating, but not taking action
- If you find yourself debating which next step to take to improve your personal and professional life more than you are exploring them, then it's time to take action. Research and talk to friends, family, and industry professionals about your ideas.
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3 / 30 Fotos
You dread getting out of bed
- When you find yourself asking why, wondering how you got here, or not wanting to get out of bed, it's a sure sign you've hit a midlife crisis.
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4 / 30 Fotos
You feel a shift in mental or physical wellbeing
- A midlife crisis is usually accompanied by heavy feelings such as regret, sadness, frustration, irritability, or anger.
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5 / 30 Fotos
Your life is on autopilot
- Feeling like you're living life on autopilot can be disheartening. Don't despair and take this opportunity to slow down and reassess your wants or needs.
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6 / 30 Fotos
You lose interest in certain relationships
- Someone going through a midlife crisis who has children may not be an attentive parent while they're trying to find themselves. In other instances, one partner in a relationship may realize they've outgrown the other, leading to a divorce.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Your plan isn't working anymore
- Everything you've established for yourself, your job, your normal routine, now feels stagnant. When this happens, be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to change tack.
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8 / 30 Fotos
You're concerned about your appearance and status
- Someone going through a midlife crisis may become increasingly worried with their appearance and status. They may get cosmetic surgery, dye their hair, party more, or even date younger people.
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9 / 30 Fotos
Or you stop caring about appearances completely
- Although some get fixated about their appearance, others may trash their beauty products altogether or stop picking up their comb on a regular basis.
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10 / 30 Fotos
You're willing to walk away from "success"
- Those facing a midlife crisis can easily walk away from everything, including a career deemed successful by society, to pursue passion and live out their dreams.
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11 / 30 Fotos
You're experiencing unusual physical pain
- Psychological difficulties can result in physical manifestations, and midlife crises are no different. Headaches and gastrointestinal issues, which don't seem to have any cause, are often linked to this kind of emotional crisis.
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12 / 30 Fotos
You've lost your purpose
- Trying to find a purpose can be a downward spiral in itself. Consider volunteering and helping people outside your regular sphere of influence.
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13 / 30 Fotos
Making big changes that aren't "you"
- Making out-of-character life changes, such as spontaneously buying a sports car, could be a sign of a midlife crisis.
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14 / 30 Fotos
You think of yourself as an "old person"
- Research has shown that simply feeling older predicts lower psychological well-being and lower life satisfaction compared to those with more positive attitudes about aging.
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15 / 30 Fotos
You're jealous of others
- If you find yourself spending more time analyzing other people's lives than thinking about your own, remember that the achievements of others are largely based on a different set of opportunities and choices than you had.
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16 / 30 Fotos
You feel okay sometimes
- There are similarities between midlife and adolescence, which can be a good thing. It's about learning to embrace exciting experiences and inviting newness in one's life while remaining optimistic.
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17 / 30 Fotos
But you don't feel okay other times
- It's important to note the differences between clinical depression and midlife crises so you can seek professional help when necessary. Depression is a chronic, biologically-based mood disorder, while a midlife crisis is not.
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18 / 30 Fotos
You have a desire to experience new things
- Whether traveling or starting a new career, someone going through a midlife crisis may want to do something they've never done before.
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19 / 30 Fotos
You're worried you already know the ending
- You have a growing sense that you've seen this movie too many times before. Ascertain what the outcomes will be if you don't make any significant changes or consider "what if?" and how your life could ideally be different in the future.
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20 / 30 Fotos
You're turning down opportunities
- If you're confidently saying "no" to certain things and setting new boundaries in your life, this could be a sign of a midlife shift.
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21 / 30 Fotos
You think your best years are behind you
- Believing that all the wonderful events that will occur in your lifetime have already taken place can be a sign that you're in crisis mode.
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22 / 30 Fotos
You're not sleeping through the night
- Midlife can be particularly difficult and fueled by stress. As a result, it's also a prime time for insomnia, a sleep disorder that causes difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep.
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23 / 30 Fotos
You're successful but not satisfied
- You may be successful but not satisfied, and that could indicate it's time for a change. Consider your strengths and how they can be redirected toward more fulfilling pursuits.
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24 / 30 Fotos
You're gaining or losing weight
- Midlife crises often share similar traits with depression, with drastic changes in weight being one of them.
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25 / 30 Fotos
You have an overwhelming sense of loss
- You might have a nagging feeling that something in your life has slipped away, yet you can't put a finger on it. This could be a sign of a midlife crisis.
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26 / 30 Fotos
You're overwhelmed by the ticking clock
- As time passes, sometimes we're overwhelmed with how much time we have left to live out our dreams, which often results in impulsive decisions.
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27 / 30 Fotos
You're asking yourself deep, probing questions
- There's a tendency to question whether you're on the right track in life during a midlife crisis. You evaluate where you want to be in life versus where you actually are.
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28 / 30 Fotos
You're constantly bored
- Boredom can be a sign of a midlife crisis. A possible solution is to do something outside your typical routine that lights you up.
Sources: (Forbes) (Women's Day) (Verywell Mind)
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0 / 30 Fotos
You're apathetic
- You lose interest and enthusiasm on an ongoing basis. A way to combat this feeling is to think about the positive things you have going on. Resolutely move forward, let go, and leave the past in the past.
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1 / 30 Fotos
You reflect on the past
- You're reevaluating what you've done in life, including any regrets, and questioning what you've done so far.
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2 / 30 Fotos
You're debating, but not taking action
- If you find yourself debating which next step to take to improve your personal and professional life more than you are exploring them, then it's time to take action. Research and talk to friends, family, and industry professionals about your ideas.
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3 / 30 Fotos
You dread getting out of bed
- When you find yourself asking why, wondering how you got here, or not wanting to get out of bed, it's a sure sign you've hit a midlife crisis.
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4 / 30 Fotos
You feel a shift in mental or physical wellbeing
- A midlife crisis is usually accompanied by heavy feelings such as regret, sadness, frustration, irritability, or anger.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Your life is on autopilot
- Feeling like you're living life on autopilot can be disheartening. Don't despair and take this opportunity to slow down and reassess your wants or needs.
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6 / 30 Fotos
You lose interest in certain relationships
- Someone going through a midlife crisis who has children may not be an attentive parent while they're trying to find themselves. In other instances, one partner in a relationship may realize they've outgrown the other, leading to a divorce.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Your plan isn't working anymore
- Everything you've established for yourself, your job, your normal routine, now feels stagnant. When this happens, be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to change tack.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
You're concerned about your appearance and status
- Someone going through a midlife crisis may become increasingly worried with their appearance and status. They may get cosmetic surgery, dye their hair, party more, or even date younger people.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Or you stop caring about appearances completely
- Although some get fixated about their appearance, others may trash their beauty products altogether or stop picking up their comb on a regular basis.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
You're willing to walk away from "success"
- Those facing a midlife crisis can easily walk away from everything, including a career deemed successful by society, to pursue passion and live out their dreams.
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11 / 30 Fotos
You're experiencing unusual physical pain
- Psychological difficulties can result in physical manifestations, and midlife crises are no different. Headaches and gastrointestinal issues, which don't seem to have any cause, are often linked to this kind of emotional crisis.
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12 / 30 Fotos
You've lost your purpose
- Trying to find a purpose can be a downward spiral in itself. Consider volunteering and helping people outside your regular sphere of influence.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Making big changes that aren't "you"
- Making out-of-character life changes, such as spontaneously buying a sports car, could be a sign of a midlife crisis.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
You think of yourself as an "old person"
- Research has shown that simply feeling older predicts lower psychological well-being and lower life satisfaction compared to those with more positive attitudes about aging.
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15 / 30 Fotos
You're jealous of others
- If you find yourself spending more time analyzing other people's lives than thinking about your own, remember that the achievements of others are largely based on a different set of opportunities and choices than you had.
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16 / 30 Fotos
You feel okay sometimes
- There are similarities between midlife and adolescence, which can be a good thing. It's about learning to embrace exciting experiences and inviting newness in one's life while remaining optimistic.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
But you don't feel okay other times
- It's important to note the differences between clinical depression and midlife crises so you can seek professional help when necessary. Depression is a chronic, biologically-based mood disorder, while a midlife crisis is not.
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18 / 30 Fotos
You have a desire to experience new things
- Whether traveling or starting a new career, someone going through a midlife crisis may want to do something they've never done before.
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19 / 30 Fotos
You're worried you already know the ending
- You have a growing sense that you've seen this movie too many times before. Ascertain what the outcomes will be if you don't make any significant changes or consider "what if?" and how your life could ideally be different in the future.
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20 / 30 Fotos
You're turning down opportunities
- If you're confidently saying "no" to certain things and setting new boundaries in your life, this could be a sign of a midlife shift.
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21 / 30 Fotos
You think your best years are behind you
- Believing that all the wonderful events that will occur in your lifetime have already taken place can be a sign that you're in crisis mode.
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22 / 30 Fotos
You're not sleeping through the night
- Midlife can be particularly difficult and fueled by stress. As a result, it's also a prime time for insomnia, a sleep disorder that causes difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
You're successful but not satisfied
- You may be successful but not satisfied, and that could indicate it's time for a change. Consider your strengths and how they can be redirected toward more fulfilling pursuits.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
You're gaining or losing weight
- Midlife crises often share similar traits with depression, with drastic changes in weight being one of them.
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25 / 30 Fotos
You have an overwhelming sense of loss
- You might have a nagging feeling that something in your life has slipped away, yet you can't put a finger on it. This could be a sign of a midlife crisis.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
You're overwhelmed by the ticking clock
- As time passes, sometimes we're overwhelmed with how much time we have left to live out our dreams, which often results in impulsive decisions.
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27 / 30 Fotos
You're asking yourself deep, probing questions
- There's a tendency to question whether you're on the right track in life during a midlife crisis. You evaluate where you want to be in life versus where you actually are.
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28 / 30 Fotos
You're constantly bored
- Boredom can be a sign of a midlife crisis. A possible solution is to do something outside your typical routine that lights you up.
Sources: (Forbes) (Women's Day) (Verywell Mind)
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Clear signs you've hit a midlife crisis
How many can you relate to?
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A midlife crisis is a change in identity that affects middle-aged adults between the ages of 40 and 60. At this point in life, people tend to reevaluate their lives and even confront their own mortality. For some, this becomes a significant issue that affects their relationships and careers. Knowing the specific signs of a midlife crisis is an important way to understand how you're feeling, identify the root of the feelings, and seek help and support. If you suspect you may be experiencing a midlife crisis, working with a therapist can be helpful.
Keen to know more? Click on to discover the signs of a midlife crisis.
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