{"id":2196,"date":"2016-08-24T18:54:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T18:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:10","slug":"midlife-crisis-or-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/midlife-crisis-or-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Midlife Crisis or Depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The idea of a \u201cmidlife crisis\u201d in popular culture is when you do outrageous, impractical things such as straying from your marriage, buying sports cars or impulsively quitting you job.<\/p>\n<p>A midlife crisis is better known as a midlife transition to mental health experts, who say this time in a person\u2019s life is sometimes accompanied by depression.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to realize when your transition is developing into depression.<\/p>\n<p>Some signs that your midlife transition may be rooted in depression are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extreme change in eating habits<\/li>\n<li>Consistently fatigued and exhausted<\/li>\n<li>Change in sleeping patterns<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of hopelessness, guilt or worthlessness<\/li>\n<li>Irritable, restless or unexpected bouts of anger<\/li>\n<li>Thoughts or attempts of suicide<\/li>\n<li>Decrease or increase in desire and ambition<\/li>\n<li>Compulsion for alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<li>Desire for a sexual affair<\/li>\n<li>Feeling overwhelmingly trapped by responsibilities, such as<br \/>\nfinancial, family and job<\/li>\n<li>Consistent desire to run away from responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Doing things out of character that could lead to trouble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Studies have shown that 88% of Americans who are experiencing depression during their midlife transition have reported difficulty at work, home or with otherwise simple social activities.\u00a0 Unfortunately, only 35% of them had seen a mental health professional for support or treatment.<\/p>\n<p>A midlife transition can be one of the most stress-filled phases in your life\u2019s journey.\u00a0 Seeking the assistance from a mental health professional during this time can save relationships, finances and other aspects of your life.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing the symptoms of a midlife transitional depression, call for an appointment at the Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Mental Health Center.\u00a0 For more information or to make an appointment, call 718-670-5486.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The idea of a \u201cmidlife crisis\u201d in popular culture is when you do outrageous, impractical things such as straying from your marriage, buying sports cars or impulsively quitting you job. 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