Good point Kelley. Here are a few symptoms from Psychology Today to be on the look out for.
* Boredom and exhaustion, or frantic energy
* Self-questioning
* Daydreaming
* Irritability, unexpected anger
* Acting on alcohol, drug, food or other compulsions
* Greatly decreased or increased sexual desire
* Sexual affairs, especially with someone much younger
* Greatly decreased or increased ambition.
Also, Ohio State offers these tips for dealing with the male mid-life crisis which is attributed to both psychological and physical changes:
* Eat right. Use the food pyramid as a guide. Eat a variety of foods and limit fats.
* Stay physically fit. Engage in regular exercise that includes aerobic endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.
* Work more seriously on weight loss. For middle-aged men, maintaining ideal weight is the route to a longer life. On the other hand, weight-cycling or yo-yo dieting is a hazard to health.
* Get regular health checkups. Regular health care visits and screenings are important contributors to men’s health and longevity. Find health practitioners you trust and see them regularly.
* Reduce stress and worry. Stress is a major source of trouble for men in midlife. Reduce stress by living life in the present, letting go of control, dealing with negative emotions and learning to prepare for what is expected and unexpected.
* Embrace a sexuality appropriate to the second half of life. Young men are often focused on a kind of sexuality that is based on immediate attraction to people. In the second half of life, sexuality expands to include more emphasis on friendship, love, intimacy and spirituality.
* Take on new challenges. To keep a supply of freshness and excitement in your life consider going back to school, writing a book or a song or learning a brand new hobby.
* Change the scenery occasionally. A change of scenery improves one’s spirit even if only for short periods of time. Attend an out-of-state conference, plan weekends of camping or boating, visit the ocean, hike in the mountains.
* Rest and leisure are important. A balance of work and relaxation is critical to one’s physical and emotional well-being.
* Talk more freely about you midlife anxieties. Have conversations with those you’re closest to about issues troubling you. While most men are unwilling to share with their wives or significant other what they really feel, over time, such conversations increase one’s understanding and love for each other. So take a risk and open up!
* Care for yourself psychologically. Music and books play significant roles in helping you relax, reduce stress or express yourself.
What are some things you can do to help the man in your life?
Don't joke about what he's going through;
Enjoy your own changes;
Be reassuring;
Encourage him to share his feelings;
Encourage him to become active in groups involving other men.
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Good point Kelley. Here are a few symptoms from Psychology Today to be on the look out for.
* Boredom and exhaustion, or frantic energy
* Self-questioning
* Daydreaming
* Irritability, unexpected anger
* Acting on alcohol, drug, food or other compulsions
* Greatly decreased or increased sexual desire
* Sexual affairs, especially with someone much younger
* Greatly decreased or increased ambition.
Also, Ohio State offers these tips for dealing with the male mid-life crisis which is attributed to both psychological and physical changes:
* Eat right. Use the food pyramid as a guide. Eat a variety of foods and limit fats.
* Stay physically fit. Engage in regular exercise that includes aerobic endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.
* Work more seriously on weight loss. For middle-aged men, maintaining ideal weight is the route to a longer life. On the other hand, weight-cycling or yo-yo dieting is a hazard to health.
* Get regular health checkups. Regular health care visits and screenings are important contributors to men’s health and longevity. Find health practitioners you trust and see them regularly.
* Reduce stress and worry. Stress is a major source of trouble for men in midlife. Reduce stress by living life in the present, letting go of control, dealing with negative emotions and learning to prepare for what is expected and unexpected.
* Embrace a sexuality appropriate to the second half of life. Young men are often focused on a kind of sexuality that is based on immediate attraction to people. In the second half of life, sexuality expands to include more emphasis on friendship, love, intimacy and spirituality.
* Take on new challenges. To keep a supply of freshness and excitement in your life consider going back to school, writing a book or a song or learning a brand new hobby.
* Change the scenery occasionally. A change of scenery improves one’s spirit even if only for short periods of time. Attend an out-of-state conference, plan weekends of camping or boating, visit the ocean, hike in the mountains.
* Rest and leisure are important. A balance of work and relaxation is critical to one’s physical and emotional well-being.
* Talk more freely about you midlife anxieties. Have conversations with those you’re closest to about issues troubling you. While most men are unwilling to share with their wives or significant other what they really feel, over time, such conversations increase one’s understanding and love for each other. So take a risk and open up!
* Care for yourself psychologically. Music and books play significant roles in helping you relax, reduce stress or express yourself.
What are some things you can do to help the man in your life?
Don't joke about what he's going through;
February 26, 2008 - 9:26amEnjoy your own changes;
Be reassuring;
Encourage him to share his feelings;
Encourage him to become active in groups involving other men.
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