What are the symptoms for midlife crisis?

Not medical advice: A midlife crisis is becoming more accepted as a normal transition in life between the ages of 35 and 55 in both men and women. Symptoms can include depression, loss in interests that were once important to you, a desire for change and adventure (buying a sports car or changing careers), resentment towards your spouse, questioning marriage (divorce), and a need for a more passionate intimate relationship (infidelity).

Therapy, holistic treatments, and medication are available for those who feel their life is spiraling out of control. Meditation, yoga, and exercise can also help you gain perspective about your thoughts and choices.

After converting to Rastafari and recording a Reggae album due out in autumn 2012, Snoop Dogg, 40, has the musician industry accusing him of going through a midlife crisis. He’s left behind rapping about guns and claims to be Bob Marley reincarnated. Now called Snoop Lion, the musician says he wants to make music his “kids and grandparents can listen to.”

Updated on Wednesday, August 15 2012 at 02:18AM EDT
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