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Thursday, March 7, 2013

How To Deal With Female Midlife Crisis

By Kristen Waller


People have stages in life where development is always constant. However, when one hits the middle ages, one will tend to question more about herself. Certain emotional obstacles, lifestyle changes, and several other symptoms present themselves. Women, being the emotionally sensitive gender tend to feel this more than men. This phase in life is called female midlife crisis.

This happens around forty up to fifty years of age, the middle ages. Many factors are involved with this. Physiologically, menopause affects hormonal levels in women. This sudden hormonal level change can affect state of thinking and certain behavioral changes. The society of today have subjected women to more freedom and choices than what they formerly have. This adds to an overwhelming experience women feel during their middle ages.

This is likely a transitional phase only. One can see opportunity on this instead of just being a crisis to be solved. Sudden situational changes may be overwhelming specially when children start to lead separate lives already. Instead of getting confused, see the freedom attached to it. Things not done before could be done already since one is already free from certain obligations.

Take some time to spend on what your thoughts are leading you to. These are not something to feel bad of. Analyze those things in life that gives feeling of boredom and unhappiness. Try doing those interests you once had. Take studies, for example. There are a lot of middle-aged women nowadays who have returned to their studies.

Take the time to welcome adventure back into your life. This may mean going into sports and starting things that are thrilling and never thought of doing such as skydiving and other activities that will give life to life. However, bringing back adventure is not really tied to those activities alone. One may seek something that will present a challenge such as having a business. This can be a new adventure for females.

Some stress are presented by uncontrollable life events. This may be caused by a death of a family member or seeing children go through problems one had before such as having a divorce or financial troubles. Realizing that these are beyond control and knowing that each has the capacity to face troubles will surely help. Acceptance is the key to braving such trials.

Health changes are beginning to show up in these ages. One should strive to make healthy changes already. Do not forget the benefits of exercising. One feels better and could still have stronger bodies with exercise no matter what age. Know that those bad habits done when still young already have greater effect on the body during middle ages.

Now is the time to focus and connect with people around you. Family members and relatives are the best people to turn to as they link you to your past and are the ones you could trust sticking to you for better or for worse. This provides a better outlook of life.

Female midlife crisis can be a problem if one does not know how to handle it. One should know that this is a part of many women. Knowing the reason behind them and how to use it as an advantage will help one make the most out of her middle and golden ages.




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