its it possible to have a mid life crisis in your early 20's ?

Question

im 23 going on 24 and i have no clue what i want to do with my life, how to go about it or where to start. the college situation is horrible, it seems as though i cant finish its very frustrating. ive lived a very sheltered life. i never really had to work for anything. and its hard to try to go out there and get simlple things done that any other person my age can get done. it just seems like its taking me forever to get my life going. and to make things worse is that i lost my brother last year and im still not over his death . i t was the first person that i have ever lost in my life and the first funeral that i have ever been to in my life so that was very tramatic for me. people are wondering why is so hard for me because i have been given everything that i need, i have never wanted for anything. this is something that i am struggling with myself

Answer 1

Its not mid life crisis//// It is getting to the point where you are learning about yourself , It takes time (chill for awhile) Grieve for your lost .Be glad for having supportive family make sure you tell them so you are one lucky dude I might add good luck

Answer 2

Well, what you're going through is similar to what some folks in their 50's experience, but since you're so young, it's hardly a mid-life crisis. However, it is a personal crisis. I believe you're suffering from depression, probably over your brother's death, first of all, and secondly, that it's difficult for you to focus on things. You feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and you're powerless to do anything about it. Your state of mind influences everything you do. My suggestion is to get some counseling. Evidently, you haven't had much of a support system from family or friends. A professional will help you get to the root of your problems, so that the weight will be lifted, and you can enjoy the kind of life that every young person your age deserves. Cheer up! This too shall pass! I've been through it myself, so I speak from experience. Good luck!

Answer 3

i had one the exact same you describe (minus the death of sibling) ... anyway it was awful and it took me sooo long to take the decision to talk to a psychologist (no drugs, just talking). you'll feel better , not immediately, but you'll see it's ok and you can figure out your life and you have skills. please, don't delay it because you're losing valuable time while at least you should be taking it easy and dreaming about what you want (I know you want that). but it was very painful to me and i hope nobody else has to go through the same, so this is my advice. all the better to you. (who said being young is easy? all my friends in their 30's now admit they had bad time).
ps. don't beat yourself up, just seek help and it will get better and better. all my wishes to you.

Answer 4

The new terminology is "quarter-life crisis" and yes it is possible.