Midlife Transition

Information by Dr. Nita Thakre, Advisor at oowomaniya.com

Is it a Midlife Transition?

Conflicts or dissatisfaction within Yourself because of• Unrealized goals• Self-perceptions• Physical changes as a result of

aging or health issues

midlife situations

feeling adventurousquestioning the meaning of life

validity of decisions takenConfusion about him/herself

discontentboredomlonelinessrejection

midlife reasons

work or career (or lack thereof)spousal relationships (or lack thereof)

maturation of children (or lack of children)aging or death of parents

physical changes associated with aging

signs & emotions

depressi

on change of

habits

desire for a body shape

unexpect

ed

anger

feels good to get

hurt

shifting sleep

patterns

restarting things

feeling trapped

playing again

myers-briggs personality model

1. AccommodationPresenting ourselves as different people in different situations, called "personae”

2. SeparationTaking off the masks or personae we wear in different situations and assessing who we are under the masks

3. ReintegrationFeeling more certain of who you are and adopting more appropriate personae

4. IndividuationRecognizing and integrating the conflicts that exist within us, and achieving a balance between them

fancy carmakeoverdivorcehealth issuesadventurespartyingclubbingalcoholdrugsfood-compulsionsexual affairs

what‘s it gonna cost you?

coping with midlife transition

It takes time and energy but the

process can help you find greater

satisfaction and pleasure in life

coping with midlife transition

maintain an active sex lifekeep your body in shapeexplore and accept your feelingsdevote extra time to your partnerrekindle your relationshipset new goalsdiscover new hobbiestravel, volunteerdevote special time to your childrentake care of your mental healthjoin a groupvisit therapist if necessary

how to prevent

exercise

weight mx

nutritious

diet

sleep &

rest

TRANSITION

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Dr. Nita Thakre Gynecologist / Obstetrician

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