Eventually you have to turn to yourself. I have read books on Buddhism, assertiveness, self-help and meditation. I have taken comfort in some of what these books have said and what friends who have been through their midlife crises have said. In the end, you have to ask yourself what this is all about, what life is about. I have learned that life is about constant change and constant challenges.
Life is the experience of euphoric happiness, heart-stopping sorrow and every emotion in between.
I cannot have one without knowing the other. I have learned that the most important way for me to deal with stress is knowing that life is a journey. I have to accept and embrace each new mountain and ravine with wonder and awe, and enjoy the adventure. There's always room for improvement.