The Crisis of 45

There is always talk of the crisis of 40 or 50 According to statistics, this crisis would not begin at 40 or 50, but between 45 and 56 years old, the age group where the most men commit suicide in Spain.

What happens in the crisis of 45?

In an increasingly individualistic society, we no longer only talk about a negative analysis of our lives and what we have achieved; We talk about the lack of a social support network. At an age in which children already live independently, although they live together in the family home, one in eight men between 45 and 56 years old confess that they do not have any friends and 51% respond that they only have between one and two . Acquaintances have increased, while friends have decreased to alarming levels

We tend to confuse loneliness with isolation and there are many people who feel alone despite being surrounded by co-workers, family or acquaintances with whom they can go have a drink. These people lack someone with whom they can share their most intimate concerns, concerns or dreams. In Spain, one in 10 feels lonely very often.

As a consequence of this unpleasant situation, we find people with a higher risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases, with a lower life expectancy and with a greater probability of developing depression, incurring suicidal thoughts

Is there a remedy?

If you find yourself in a lonely situation, there is always a remedy The advice I often give to people who feel lonely or depressed is to volunteer for any type of non-profit organization. In these contexts of need, very positive relationships are established, although sometimes it seems paradoxical. Another tip is to sign up for any activity group: mountain bike groups, language exchange groups,…

In order not to feel alone, it is important to present ourselves as we are, trying, however, not to invade the life of our environment with negativity and pessimism so as not to scare away. We can’t expect to fit in with everyone we meet, but we will find people to fit in with, for sure!

Finally, if you are experiencing a situation like this in your life, we recommend that you consult, even occasionally, with us to receive the necessary support to carry out all of these changes in your life