If you are a male, between the age of 40 to 60 and suddenly feel like life has no meaning, you could be going through a mid-life crisis. Here’s help…

What it Means

According to experts, male mid-life crisis is the result of a combination of psychological, sociological, and hormonal factors. It is basically described as boredom with things or people that have otherwise normally held great interest and dominated your life. Also, feeling adventurous and wanting to do something completely different or out of character as well as questioning the meaning of life.

The Checklist

Some of the symptoms reported include: irritability, fatigue, depression characterized by low moods, and feelings of sadness and lethargy. Some men may also be affected by stiffness in the muscles and

joints, night sweats, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, or a loss of ability to recover quickly from injuries.

Tips to Help

• Take up aromatherapy, massage and yoga which can all have a powerful relaxing effect as research confirms that regular exercise promotes positive moods and reduces mild depression.
• Talk about your feelings and troubling thoughts; talking things out can be a powerful remedy for anxiety and depression in itself.
• Be positive as middle age is a time of reflection- it is a second chance to review your life in a positive way.
• Make sure you eat regular, nutritious, and well balanced meals throughout the day.
• Have a regular sleep pattern.
• Exercise regularly which can also help you to meet other men beyond the familiar circles of work and family, which can be refreshing and even therapeutic.
• Find a balance between work and home. Cut down on the hours and spend more time with your friends and family.
• Learn to delegate where appropriate and develop better time-management skills.