I’m feeling very unsettled for no reason.
I opened my wardrobe a few days ago, and hated all my clothes. All frumpy.
DH is completely inoffensive, steady, helpful, good income etc, but I have realised, rather dull. Or maybe after 25 years, there’s nothing new and exciting left.
I’m so ovvver primary school, roll on July.
My job has gone from being a career that I love, that motivated and inspired me to tedious. But can I get a new one? Nope. 50 year old invisible woman syndrome., despite a PhD and 25 years + experience in my industry. The only saving grace is that I have a huge crush on a colleague. Which is a delightful distraction, although we are still largely working remotely.
I’ve just given notice on 2 voluntary roles I hold.
I think I’m kind of feeling that I’ve “done” the challenges of starting out - mortgage is nearly paid off, DC1 in secondary m, dc2 nearly there. DH has established his business. All this has been supported and facilitated by me, and I’ve kind of overlooked myself. I feel so….. dutiful. I know that this is the lull before the teenage storm, but there is an itch I need to scratch and I don’t know what it is.
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OMG I think I’m having a mid life crisis…. (Lighthearted)
IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/10/2021 09:07
Lighthearted, you say? In that case get a lover, and learn to ride a motorbike.
More real-some journalling or long walks focusing on what you want in your life for you. It can take a while to figure out.
New clothes from charity shops (green and not an investment if you end up hating them).
Try a martial art/ Tai Chi.
Endless suggestions in other posts here about how to consider life from middle age on.
But if you simply want a listening ear, we're here and lots have felt or feel the same, just don't drown your feelings in booze/cake 
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