The normal changes in chemistry and hormone levels cause their bodies to begin changing in appearance and to feel different. They may find themselves bored with their jobs, dissatisfied with their lives, restless and discontent. To others they can become cranky, moody, and sullen, and appear distant and preoccupied. Anything at all can annoy them. As if this isn t enough, a chemically induced clinical depression can be triggered as well, as a result of changing body chemistry.
Life can easily become overwhelming, and fear can set in.
It s easy for a guy to feel like he s starring in a bad TV movie that has no commercials, and never goes off the air. To counteract these feelings, and in an attempt to gain a little control over his now apparent out of control life, a man may go out and buy a red car or have an affair. Some men quit their job, go back to school, change careers, or decide to sail around the world. At this point, a man is putting himself at risk of losing everyone he loves, everything that has any meaning to him, and everything he s worked toward his entire life. This scenario is being played out now in epidemic proportions, as the huge number of baby boomers turn 50.