What is a Midlife Crisis? Therapist explains the behavioural and psychological impacts.

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In today's video one of our Honorary Assistant Psychologist's Marios explains what is meant by a midlife crisis and how you can tell if you are going through a midlife crisis.

Marios is an Assistant Psychologist at the Private Therapy Clinic, you can reach out via the following links:

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy, interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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[thelonelyghosts]

I felt like this was beautifully explained. I’m 37 and in the past few months have seemingly started to feel like I’m “halfway up” myself, certainly in terms of my career. I feel like I’m not making as much money as I could be, I’m not living in the house I want to live in, and generally just really questioning my life and its direction. I don’t know what to do because up until just a few months ago I felt relatively hopefully and validated in my life but now, for some reason, it just feels different. I’m hoping that I’m not alone in thinking this way.

[bobpenney]

I believe I am going through a mid-life crisis with mounting anxiety and depression. I dont spend money bc I am broke. I question all of my life decisions. What used to interest me no longer does. I avoid social situations when possible. I have no motivation. I suffer from chronic pain and fatigue.

[paulsantos]

I'm crying as i watch this. All the boxes are checked.

[wndamracl]

Im 35 and going through this. I feel like i want to re -live my 20s. I could have done more, made and kept friends, invested, and traveled more. I wasted my youth. Now Im 35, married, with 2 daughters

[kmetzgr]

I’m going through this. I’m 40 years and feel unaccomplished. I hate to tell people I work a dead end job and never figured out what my passion is. I have no family of my own and still living under my mother’s roof. I feel like I’m constantly waiting for the day my body starts to break down from old age and just give up on life

[Crazydude]

At 46, I found myself grappling with a midlife crisis that began at 44. Despite recognizing the need for significant changes, I haven't adequately addressed them. Instead, I've nervously resorted to behaviors aimed at resisting or slowing down aging, inadvertently causing me to spiral into a state of panic. Paradoxically, this only accelerates the aging process. The frightening speed at which time passes feels like a cruel joke.

[Velocity-]

I am 28 and was thinking i am lost i don't know what to do in my life.but i think now life is very uncertain you just need to live in present and enjoy whatever time you have in life when i was 20 yrs old i used to think the same bad things in a different way.

[tangbein]

Currently working as a hotel receptionist and it's fascinating how it is people at the exact age range, mentioned in this video, that are the most difficult ones. Any person in his 20's-30's will be completely chill. If there is something wrong with a room/apartment it is not the end of the world.

[katc]

I just called to find a therapist because I wasn’t sure what was wrong with me. It’s definitely a mid life crisis. I’ll be 51 in a month. I had my last child at 44! I have everything that was talked about and have a 6 yr old on top of it. I’m not complaining! Love her to death but I have become obsessed with my looks. I get compliments all the time that people can’t believe I’m my age but I constantly feel like people are looking at me like “is she the Grandmom” and I’ve been doing hair for 32 years. I am starting to hate it. I don’t want to work and deal with people or my co workers. There’s much more but I hope I therapy helps

[NYCSlim]

This video is great. Despite the fact that I’ve realized a lot of this with my own therapist over time, you explained this so perfectly that it added even more clarity. Thank you!

[JeffAdairKTM]

thank you for this great summary. I am 35 and struggling to make friends and find another job in my field. I am also not impressed with my financial accomplishments living in los angeles and living check to check. I think I applied to over 300 jobs in my field and failing to land any offers. Its been a weird down turn in my sailing but I am trying to stay positive. I have been able to keep my small family together and my daughter is almost out of highschool. I tried to give her a normal life and now I am trying to find myself.

[Humancnxn]

Ever since I started learning about making YT videos, I must say this is probably one of the best compiled videos. It ticks all the boxes for me. This is excellent work. The message is clear in all senses, my attention was grabbed throughout and I feel like I am walking away with all the value that you intended the vid to give. Keep up such good work, and thank you for taking time to make this.

[isaiahsalinas]

Thanks for the video! I really needed to hear this. I realized that Im having a midlife crises at only 21 years old.

[TheAllPapa]

Reading these comments brings me a sense of peace to know im not alone.

[Jeprox_Gaming]

Im 35 going 36 this april and i think in my 30 im already struggling until now with this midlife crisis or its just anxiety or any disorder i think.

[DK]

I am 38 and still feel that I am peaking physically, financially, and intellectually. I am married with 3 kids, and live a very active lifestyle. The secret is to keep seeking a better life. I've never lived in the same house for more than 2 years. Each move was a better environment and a better opportunity. Dont be stagnant and you will continue experience new height and the crisis will be averted at whatever point in life you're at

[jus]

Last year in my 30s and I'm starting to feel this

[michaelizzy]

Dude. Thank you. I have been wondering what has been going on with me for like two years now. After listening to this I understand way more what my psyche has been going through. Really appreciate this video. This explained everything so perfectly. You even provided the answer as to why I went through this at a younger age (illness in father). Thank you bro.

[Momo-qois]

I have been trying to restructure my life.
Every single day I think that death is approaching and what I need to do to be well-prepared. I am 42 years and feel like what I used to do in the old circle of friends is not the right one that I am looking for. I have cut childhood relationships as minimum as possible to release what I feel like it’s not really what I am looking for. I hate to spend time listening to worthless gossips.

[ashirbad]

I recently turned 28 and I feel like I've not accomplished anything huge and haven't lived life the same as others my age, I've been feeling like this since I turned 25, it still feels like nothing has changed, I've stopped talking to most of the few people that used to be close to me and it feels like nothing I do now will make me go on par with others at any stage in life.