Question 1

what is a mid life crisis for women vs men?

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Midlife crisis: This is time when men realize their own mortality & how much time they have left in their life. This can be triggered by changes such as loss or job or financial, etc. In men, it lasts longer, up to 10 years. In women it is usually 3-5 years. In men, it is mostly related to work issues, in women it is mostly due to role changes such as kids leaving home.

Question 2

how can i tell if i'm having a mid-life crisis?

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"Mid-life crisis": This is not a diagnostic category, but people use this to describe responses to life transitions occurring from age 37 - 50's.  "midlife" depends on how old you are & how long you expect to live.  Unrest may develop around events like a child leaving for college, death of a family member, a birthday into a new decade, etc.  You might consider talking through your own situation with a therapist.

Question 3

what is a mid life crisis for a man like for his wife?

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Depends: People change and the relationships in which they involve change with them. In pop talk, a midlife crisis is a decision to change one's focus in life for greater fulfillment, realizing one's time is limited. If this involves setting and achieving worthwhile goals, maybe the wife will be happy. If it involves philandering, she has my sympathy and may have her own priorities change as well.

Question 4

my wife is having a mid life crisis what can i do please help?

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Encourage checkup: Id start with family doc & go with her & talk with office nurse in advance to share your observations & concerns.

Question 5

what are some positive results that come from a mid-life crisis?

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Life is short: We all judge ourselves and our accomplishments. Did we do our best? What legacy do we leave behind? Positives from mid-life crisis include making progress towards these questions. The trick is to not over-pay tuition for the answers. Yes, life is short, and it is all the more important to spend time and energy wisely. Some wishes can come true. Make a good effort. Have fun.

Question 6

just what exactly is a mid-life crisis--like that old country song middle aged crazy?

Accepted Answer

Upheaval : The concept of the "mid-life crisis" was introduced by elliot jaques in 1965. It is not a mental disorder and is not recognized in diagnostic manuals.  It refers to a turning point when one recognizes that life may be more than half-way over.  For some, this recognition leads to emotional or circumstantial upheaval or a major reshuffling of priorities.

Question 7

what are the sexual symptoms of a mid-life crisis?

Accepted Answer

Lac of desire: Lac of desire for sex, dry vagina. Painful sex, vaginal inflamations.

Question 8

could a nervous breakdown be mistaken for a mid-life crisis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many triggers can can cause you to have a nervous breakdown.

Question 9

what does one who is going through a mid-life crisis feel? could it be i missed it due to fertility crisis at 40?

Accepted Answer

Ask for help: What your feeling is common. Many fertility specialists and therapists see patients with the exact same questions everyday. You do not need to go through this alone. Look for a therapist that specializes in fertility.

Question 10

what happens during a man's mid-life crisis?

Accepted Answer

Upheaval: The concept of the "mid-life crisis" was introduced by elliot jaques in 1965. It is not a mental disorder and is not recognized in diagnostic manuals. It refers to a turning point when one recognizes that life may be more than half-way over. For some, this recognition leads to emotional or circumstantial upheaval or a major reshuffling of priorities.

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