The quarterlife crisis (QLC) is a term applied to the period of life immediately following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the ages of 21 - 29. The term is named by analogy with mid-life crisis. It is now recognized by many therapists and professionals in the mental health field. (wikipedia)
Characteristics of quarter-life crisis may include:
· frustration with relationships, the working world, and finding a suitable job or career (I love being in a relationship with books. I can't write and I can't be a librarian. So all I am is a reader.)
· confusion of identity (I know.)
· insecurity regarding the near future (definitely until the gas price becomes affordable again.)
· insecurity concerning long-term plans, life goals (ha!)
· insecurity regarding present accomplishments (hindi na ko natuto mag-violin, and I can never be a real yogini.)
· re-evaluation of close interpersonal relationships (hmmm.)
· disappointment with one's job (not naman disappointed. maybe bored?)
· nostalgia for university, college, high school or elementary school life (I miss being carefree AND being careless.)
· tendency to hold stronger opinions (most likely!)
· boredom with social interactions (anti -social ba kamo?)
· loss of closeness to high school and college friends (I live in another mountain now, if that's what you mean.)
· financially-rooted stress (overwhelming college loans, unanticipatedly high cost of living, etc.) (I think about money all the time. tsk.)
· loneliness
· a sense that everyone is, somehow, doing better than you. (I couldn't care less.)
Introspection:
