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Women and Midlife Crisis Men and Midlife Crisis
 * men and women are both equally likely to experience a crisis, however, they each have different experiences. Women get validity through relationships, meaning that they are more apt to evaluate their performance as a wife, mother, or both. Life satisfaction is also a kep to midlife and accompanying these stressful events. Many health stressors are associated with creating midlife crisis' triggers. Body weight, family roles and changes, menopause and hormonal changes, lack of physical activity and sleep are all associated with feeling tension, pressure and stress which are associated with midlife crisis'. Studies show that having a close knit group of friends is crucial in reassurance through stressful periods and life events.
 * Somewhat like PMS (premenstrual syndrome) men face something called IMS, irritable male syndrome, which can be associated with midlife crisis. &0% of problems indiciated by men during their midlife stage are in relation to sex. In order to make this midlife transition, isolation is necessary for males. Males may become more selfish and depression is different from that of females. Male depression does not neceassarily show signs, but rather effects. They tend to self-medicate with feel good antidotes such as the cliche sports car. They are more likely to engage in risk taking behavior and radical isolation, along with lashing out and blaming others.


 * Both men and women need correct physical exercise and diets in order to help release some of this stress and burden. Studies show that there is significant stress reduction from the natural world, and that a simple walk through the woods can be a great tension release. Having a friend to do these activities with is also very beneficial. Avoiding processed foods especially meats, and going with a more organic diet can help to reduce toxins and feel happier and healthier which also helps with stress as well as health problems.

For most, midlife years actually bring a sense of well being to one's life. Marriages that make it to the midlife point appear to be solid and health is rated very highly. Because of revolutionary longevity, only few expericne emotional turmoil because of the thought of aging. Because of this, many stressful events act as psychological turning points rather than triggering a midlife crisis.
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