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Mid life crisis
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El Guepardo
Rafael Van Der Vaart
I know how you feel. I think I've realised that these feelings are our yearly equivalent of a car's MOT check. Sometimes it's more of a pain in the ass than others. This year my MOT was evil. I think it's because I lost my 18 year old cat. I know pet owners will relate to the loss that I felt & the loss made me think of darker places.
I do suffer from anxiety, as some have already set. I'm an intelligent guy who over thinks everything & I'm sensitive, trust me, that's not always a good blend.
Amazing how the mind plays tricks on you with memories. You think back to an event ten years ago & it feels that the time has flown by, when really you've only forgotten all the mundane boring days that came in the middle. Cheers for all the words of support.
I think time will heal & at the moment I'm keen to make the most of every day & start to achieve things that I'll look back on and be proud of achieving. I want to run a marathon in as many different countries as I can. At present, I can run ten miles at a push, so will take training but I'll get there!!
Rorschach
Ricky Villa
Very good.
AuroRaman
Chris Armstrong
Bloody hell, I could have written this. Feeling you bro, I just ran a half marathon last month and doing the Hackney Half in May. It's a good leveller, when you're running and focused, all the fuzziness falls out of your brain. Good luck.
Bullet
Colin Calderwood
If you take up marathon running you are likely to knacker your knees and back by the time you're 45.
You could always buy a motorbike at 36 like I did, fall off and snap both legs. That was great.
Find a nice woman who you can share times with. You will feel a lot happier.
Go to the gym regularly and eat healthy food. Chemicals in your body work better and you will feel better.
If your bored of your job, change it, I stayed far too long in my company and I regret it. When u start a new job the first month is a ball ache. After that you will be alright.
I'm 32 and have similar thoughts. I worry for my parents and my job. When I was younger I had hoped to be doing something that was earning me big money. Seems as if I'm going to be stuck making money for other people while I take a small chunk of it.
I always find I need something to look forward to that keeps me going. I'm buying a new house and the thought of decorating and making it good helps me focus. Unfortunately I'm starting to worry that I paid too much for the house. It's as if I've got the devil on one shoulder and an angel on another!
Going back to my original point. Try get a nice women. It's great having time with your mrs and time with your mates. It's a nice balance to have.
Go to the gym regularly and eat healthy food. Chemicals in your body work better and you will feel better.
If your bored of your job, change it, I stayed far too long in my company and I regret it. When u start a new job the first month is a ball ache. After that you will be alright.
I'm 32 and have similar thoughts. I worry for my parents and my job. When I was younger I had hoped to be doing something that was earning me big money. Seems as if I'm going to be stuck making money for other people while I take a small chunk of it.
I always find I need something to look forward to that keeps me going. I'm buying a new house and the thought of decorating and making it good helps me focus. Unfortunately I'm starting to worry that I paid too much for the house. It's as if I've got the devil on one shoulder and an angel on another!
Going back to my original point. Try get a nice women. It's great having time with your mrs and time with your mates. It's a nice balance to have.
Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brainthat reduce your perception of pain.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
Gilzeantoscore
Justin Edinburgh
Ha, ha, just clicked on an ad, think it was on here. Has a photo of a slightly chubby blonde in a tight dress. Says the mid life crisis is really caused by falling levels of male hormone. Switched it off but you can bet that the bloke spruiking on it had a handy jar of just what you need.
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Serge Aurier
one word. Tinder.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Not to worry. And don't believe the "ignorance is bliss" message
I've seen research indicating that the "mid-life" crisis is a bit of a myth. As in the stereotypical, popular view that most people go through a mid-life crisis at some point near their 40th birthday that has some special significance compared to other periods. Rather life can perhaps be better described as a series of "crisis" situations punctuating longer periods of relative content. Or something like that...
I think you're touching on two fairly different concepts here.
The idea that regular exercise, or physical activity, has a psychological benefit seems to me fairly well established. What is more debated is the amount, or type, of activity that is needed. I don't think going to the gym is necessary, or at least that view is not supported from what I know. I've seen claims that as little as 20 minutes of aerobic exercise per day is enough to get those benefits. A brisk, relatively short walk or bike ride might be just as beneficial as much more time consuming (and expensive) fitness work. For those that have the opportunity to do so in a nice scenic environment might be better served by doing so as that too is linked to well being, unlike the environment typically found in a gym.
The "runners high" type immediate happiness from more intensive and/or longer lasting exercise is quite different from what I understand. And can be achieved in a number of ways other than exercise.
I'm not saying you're doing this, but there seems to be a somewhat widespread opinion that the amount of physical exercise is important. And that the way to a happiness-inducing physical activity regime is quite heavily dependent on the amount and intensity of the exercise.
Thebarbarian
Nicola Berti
Ha ha , I'm 46 and think I've been through mine .
Got the personalised number plate (although you have to admit its a good one ........5PUR5) on a Toyota 86 turbo !!
The dad dance is a cracker of a barometer , once you've been accused of it you're gone.
Reality is there is no such thing as a mid life crisis, its just your circumstances changing, kids growing up, your new staff are a different generation .
As others have said , enjoy your life with a good partner, keep healthy, do things you haven't committed to before , learn to relax.
Love life and accept getting older doesn't signal the end.
Got the personalised number plate (although you have to admit its a good one ........5PUR5) on a Toyota 86 turbo !!
The dad dance is a cracker of a barometer , once you've been accused of it you're gone.
Reality is there is no such thing as a mid life crisis, its just your circumstances changing, kids growing up, your new staff are a different generation .
As others have said , enjoy your life with a good partner, keep healthy, do things you haven't committed to before , learn to relax.
Love life and accept getting older doesn't signal the end.