Survive through Mid-Life Crisis
With the term 'mid life crisis' a picture of a dissatisfied middle aged man appears on our mind, who is suddenly going through changes in behavior which are often violent and unexpected from that particular person. There have been a lot of controversies about the existence of this condition, but, the symptoms men experience in their late 40s and 50s are undeniable. Mid life crisis and its symptoms have other causes behind the curtain which we are going to discuss today.
Let us first understand the common symptoms leading to mid life crisis;
- The man turns out to be extremely irritable for no or slightest reason.
- He experiences low sexual drive and tends to avoid sex.
- He may suffer from mild to severe erectile dysfunction.
- He may be fatigued by even less physical exertions.
- He will remain depressed most of the time.
- He will be sad and feel lethargic during the day.
- There are chances that he may turn more active than he was before the crisis to fight the bouts of depression.
- Physically he may experience stiffness of muscles as well as joints.
- He may experience hair loss, dry skin and weight gain.
- Night sweats may disturb him.
- Lastly he may not recover quickly from physical injuries.
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Every effect or result holds some causes responsible for it. In the same way, there must be reasons behind mid life crisis, either psychological or physical. Let us decipher what could be the emotional causes behind this condition;
- Our society puts high value in youths and most of the time older generation remains isolated for the rest of their life. Men in middle age feel that they are losing or going to lose their youth and strength very soon.
- With less ability to get more erection in a night, a man fears that the slippery slope has started. Sometimes, incidents of erectile dysfunction hit his masculine confidence.
- A divorce, uncertainty at work, changing role in life calls for extra emotional support, if he does not get enough, he is more vulnerable to the crisis.
- By the time, a man reaches his middle age, he has achieved his career goals, and children are grown up and need less support from him. A feeling of emptiness may haunt him as he does not know what to do next! All of a sudden he realizes that he does not have any goal to reach.
- Today men are more educated, health conscious and likely to live longer. As he reaches his middle age he retrospects on his past life, repents for his mistakes and wonders what the future holds for him.
- Journal of American Medical Association links mid life crisis with lack of sleep or insomnia. They report that men, who reach 45, hardly manage to get deep sleep and as a result they become fatter and unfit.
Physical reasons which are accountable for mid life crisis are said to be;
- Some physicians refer to the existence of 'male menopause' and hold it responsible for mid life crisis. They experience hormonal changes as the consequence of getting older.
- The main symptom of mid life crisis being loss of libido is a result of low level of testosterone in the male body.
Mid life crisis is a result of psychological as well as physiological changes in the male body with age. But there are ways to tackle the condition and live a happy life even in the middle age and thereafter. Here are some ways how you can manage the crisis in your mid life;
- There are better ways to handle stress in your life than alcohol, nicotine and other addictive drugs. Try meditation, Yoga, exercise during this period to tackle stress. That way you will be controlling your blood pressure and sugar and therefore overall health will be promoted.
- Ageing is not always about being no longer young and beautiful. There is another perception to look at it. You earn experience and understanding of life and so broaden your horizon and can experiment with life more confidently. You can start anew and do something with your life that you have never done before just because you never had time for this.
- Your erectile dysfunction may not be an end to your sexual life. Consult your doctor; he may prescribe you medicines that can give your sexual life back. And the new experience may be as rewarding as it was when you were young. It may be even better. After all you know all the tactics to satisfy your partner and to enjoy more. You have earned the knowledge of sex as an art with your age. Apply the knowledge in your sexual life.and enjoy!
- You can broaden your interests, go back to education, travel and learn new work skills. Make use of the time you have now.life is about exploring the new in every moment of life!
- Finally, you need to see a doctor and go for a thorough check up of your health. Sometimes, hidden physical condition may result in erectile dysfunction and depression, and that should be treated. A good health is a key to happiness, never forget it.
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Mid life is a transition period... its up to you, if you want to see yourself deprived of happiness or thriving with life and vigor and exploring the unexplored wealth of life. Middle age offers you great potential to change your perception and start from the scratch and open your eyes to those treasures of life hidden to you so far. Unleash those possibilities and you will add a new meaning to your life which will be more valid and strong than those of your youth.
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