Mid-life crisis
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A mid-life crisis is an emotional state of doubt and anxiety in which a person becomes uncomfortable with the realization that life is halfway over. It commonly involves reflection on what the individual has done with his or her life up to that point, often with feelings that not enough was accomplished. The individuals experiencing such may feel boredom with their lives, jobs, or their partners, and may feel a strong desire to make changes in these areas. The condition is also called the beginning of individuation, a process of self-actualization that continues on to death. The condition is most common ranging from the ages of 35-45, and affects men and women differently. During middle-age, many changing factors can affect personality development. These factors include:
- work/career
- marriage/spousal relationships
- adult children
- aging parents/ death of parents
- physical changes associated with aging
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