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Symptoms of a Quarter-Life Crisis
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The quarterlife crisis (QLC) is a term applied to the period of life immediately following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the early twenties to the early thirties. The term is named by analogy with mid-life crisis. It is now recognized by many therapists and professionals in the mental health field. Characteristics of quarter-life crisis may include:
| | feeling "not good enough" because one can't find a job that is at one's academic/intellectual level |
| | frustration with relationships, the working world, and finding a suitable job or career |
| | confusion of identity |
| | insecurity regarding the near future |
| | insecurity concerning long-term plans, life goals |
| | insecurity regarding present accomplishments |
| | re-evaluation of close interpersonal relationships |
| | disappointment with one's job |
| | nostalgia for university, college, high school or elementary school life |
| | tendency to hold stronger opinions |
| | boredom with social interactions |
| | loss of closeness to high school and college friends |
| | financially-rooted stress (overwhelming college loans, unanticipated high cost of living, etc.) |
| | loneliness |
| | desire to have children |
| | a sense that everyone is, somehow, doing better than you |
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