Since the "middle age crisis" is not a diagnosis recognized by doctors, it is a difficult concept to study. Researchers often disagree on what constitutes a midlife crisis.

It is commonly thought that a middle-aged crisis involves fear of death or the desire to be young again, and the emotions experienced during such a crisis may not be very different from the anxiety one may experience during each type. lifelong crisis.

The American Psychological Association says that an emotional crisis is discernible because of a clear and sudden change in behavior. Some examples:

- negligence of personal hygiene
- changes in sleep habits
- weight loss or gain
- marked changes in mood, increased anger, nervousness, sadness and anxiety
- change in the routine of the relationship

What does such a crisis look like?

1. Lack of happiness and satisfaction.
2. Behavioral changes: sleep routine, changes in hygiene, changes in food diet, purchase of luxury items, etc.
3. Feel empty.
4. Reevaluate the choices they have made in life.
5. Strong feelings of nostalgia.
6. Compare yourself with others constantly.

Causes

Për shumë njerëz, mosha e mesme është një kohë kur marrëdhëniet dhe rolet po ndryshojnë. Disa njerëz mund të kenë nevojë të fillojnë të kujdesen për prindërit e moshuar gjatë moshës së mesme. Të tjerët mund të ndihen sikur fëmijët e tyre adoleshentët po rriten shumë shpejt.

Për disa njerëz, mosha e mesme mund të jetë një periudhë keqardhjeje. Procesi i plakjes bëhet më i dukshëm gjatë kësaj kohe. Disa individë mund të zhvillojnë sëmundje, ndërsa të tjerët mund të fillojnë të vërejnë rënie të aftësive fizike.

Si mund të ndihmoni partnerin/en

- Listen without judging his / her feelings and try to have an honest conversation.
- Give time and space to deal with feelings.
- Show the importance of seeking help.
- Seek immediate help (relatives, doctors) if you think there are signs that could be life threatening.

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Auxiliary Resources: Very Well Mind, Psychology Today