occurs usually around 40 - 60
Identity, role, self-doubt regarding :
professional life
achievements
family
psychological aspects > physical aspects in terms of effect
occurs in both men and women
What they want to be vs where they are goals, aspirations
impulsive need to change sudden change in behaviour, in lifestyle change in personality
the big sad
low self confidence more emotional outbursts
feeling bored -> overthinking -> purpose of life -> Existential
rumination over past; reminiscence (good, bad, ugly, alll of it; from mistakes to memories) feelings of regret; "only if I had done this"
Affects both men and women Men might express anger more, and are more impulsive Women going through a midlife crisis usually are enduring menopause too. This makes it worse
coined by Dorothy Cansasdjsad when children leave home, parents feel empty grief after children leave both men and women are susceptible; but affects the primary caretaker more