Surviving A Midlife Crisis

Do you know someone behaving wildly out of character?

It’s often the subject of jokes, but a midlife crisis can be a difficult and very real experience people go through, usually between the ages of 40 and 55. It’s often prompted by the realisation they haven’t done what they wanted to achieve by this stage in life or feeling stuck in a rut. It can have serious consequences, such as leading to depression and other mental health issues, and it can affect relationships, especially if one partner begins to question their priorities and wants to make big changes. If someone you know in that age bracket starts behaving out of character, a midlife crisis could be to blame.

Warning signs include: