Midlife Crisis or Midlife Myth?

Signs of a midlife crisis, according to psychoanalyst Elliot Jacques, include feelings of depression, anguish, and loss related to mortality, a decline in creativity and confidence, as well as declining happiness, aimlessness, self-doubt, frustration with life changes, boredom, dissatisfaction with relationships or career, appearance concerns, contemplation of existential concepts, changes in energy levels, decreased motivation, and shifts in mood and sexual desire.