[Swahili]

Did you or are you having a mid life crisis? What did you/are you doing to cope with it?

I'm turning 40 later this year and feeling as though I'm starting to have a bit of a mid life crisis- I'm thinking about going on a trip by myself to fulfill a long held dream. But maybe it's just a mid life crisis and I'm being silly.

Anyone in the same boat or been in the same boat?

[LeChatNinjah]

You're not on your own.

I wouldn't even say it qualifies for a mid-life crisis, unless you're also planning on buying a little red 2 seater sportscar, lol, it's just wanting a freaking break.

Sometimes we all need a break. Most of us do need that, very few get it. Some can indulge that need in a loved hobby or spending a brief time out with friends, others need solitude, it's different for everyone.

If you feel you need it for your own wellbeing, then I'd highly encourage you to find some way of making it happen. If there's something in your life you feel you missed out on doing that is very important to you, and if you have the means to give it a go, then I truly think you should go for it.

I wish you luck in whatever that may be!

[howdo]

I worry that I will have one. I haven't yet but I reckon DH is having one. Mostly I just freak out and wonder who will take care of our children if I lose the plot like he has ...

[CallMeProtart]

I've been in one all my life

[BadKitteh]

I turn 34 soon, I think as I get later into my 30s I may have a mid life crisis, I do think it has to do with wanting a break though.

If you can afford the trip, then do it. If its a long held dream then you should go for it.

[icekool]

I am a few years away but I think I already am having one. The fact that my body has completely gone the other direction

[Sassy Girl]

I've been in one all my life

That is also something I would say.

I turned 40 last year (turn 41 in a fortnight today) . I'm in the midst of a midlife crisis with no money to do anything about it and mental illness that holds me back from what I want to do as well. If I could I would have left my husband 3 years ago but mental illness and lack of money holds me here. I am slowly trying to get my life in order so I can leave as I keep thinking there surely must be more to life than this

[snuffles]

I would like to have one but I have too many responsibilities that I have committed to!!

DH has had several already and it looks like we're on the verge of another one...

(Also, if I had the chance to go away on my own, I would definitely seize it!)

[KT1978]

Mine is building...

Every time I hear about someone running/walking/biking around the country I feel jealous.

I'd love to put on a backpack and just go anywhere for a few months, I feel like I'd love it.

Don't know if I will though, maybe when dd is older. Dp reckons it sounds stupid so I guess he won't be coming!

[SoxyMama]

I have a feeling I put hot purple stripes in my hair and joined roller derby to avoid a mid life crisis. But I sometimes wonder if that is me going through my mid life crisis.


This post has been edited by Katakacpk: 13/01/2013, 09:31 AM