Is it possible to have a quarter-life crisis?

Answer 1

I think all kinds of crisis are possible in some form or another.
But i also think they're overrated to a great extent. I think people just get tired of the consistency of their lives so they go through a depression. They end up splurging on something crazy but it doesn't fulfill them because that's not what they really want. They just want some excitement and change. And that could happen by taking a road trip or something similar. Just anything to break up the routine. Like eating breakfast in bed one morning or jogging at a different time or doing something you've always wanted to do... Am i making ANY sense?

Answer 2

In previous answers, respondents raised the issue of depression (which is certainly a valid point). However, I think that your main question can be interpreted as a general trend of emotional turmoil at this particular age. (Also Known as the Mid-twenties life-crisis). I do believe that such a phenomenon exists. It is brought about by the way that our current society is largely achievement based. It is during this time that reflection on what we have done (mostly on what we haven't done) intrudes on out consciousness. As teenagers we are told that if we don't do well, we will be failures in our lives (which is a total lie). So we worked hard to get good grades... worked awful minimum wage jobs... and fought hard just to survive out there. Then, when we realised that we were worth more than what we were being given, we found our own way into a life of dull routine. We blame ourselves for not getting exactly what we want (because as teenagers we didn't even know what we wanted). This is the mid-twenties life crisis. A few people don't feel it (but most of those who have been somewhat independant certainly do). I see that you mention the future of your country. This is actually something unrelated to the quarter-life crisis because it relates to more on your nationalism and political views. My only advice to you is to use the amazing wisdom that only you possess. Remember that facts, opinions, and information from other people is equally unreliable as that as you understand yourself.

Answer 3

Absolutely. I freaked out when I turned 25. I cried all day because I felt so old, and everybody kept saying "oh, you're a quarter of a century old" which made me feel even worse.

I turned 30 and that was fine, and I turned 40 last year and that was no big deal at all. 25 was by far the hardest birthday I've ever had.

Answer 4

I think so! My husband was just reading an article about this on MSN a while back. In your mid to late 20's many people are signing daunting mortgages or in the first years of one, looking for careers, raising small children, searching for your calling in life, etc. My husband is 27 and I am 25 and we can check yes to all of the above right now. And we have friends the same age that are single and also searching for careers and what they want out of life. Definitely overwhelming.

Answer 5

If you are a fast learner then I don't see why not. Normally it takes half a life to reach the point that the question "What now?" requires drastic changes. But it is possible.

Answer 6

How funny is that. I think I had a third life crisis.

Answer 7

I think so. I turned 30 this year and am feeling old. I'm not 20 something anymore. As of February I'll be 30 something........
It sounds crazy to old people, but I think young people understand.

Answer 8

YOu need to get a life first. Get a passport and travel, not to canada or Mexico. See the world, its a book and you haven't got off the first page

Answer 9

Yes I think so, it's that I am not sure where exactly I want to go with my life who I am freak out.

Answer 10

Yes. When I'm 45, I'll call mine puberty.