I am a 25 yr old woman and I believe I am experiencing a "quarter-life" crisis.?

Question

It's weird because still feel like a teenager but yet I am suppossed to act like a grown-up. I am so unsure of myself. I seem to question every decision and choice I make and I'm always wondering if I'mn doing the right thing/wrong thing. I have no idea what I want to do for a career and on some days I feel so confused and lost. I am getting depressed because I feel like Life is just passing me by and I don't reall know what to do. Have you ever experinced this?

Answer 1

Yes, I experienced this when I graduated from college 2 years ago.

Its normal and it'll pass once you get comfortable in the adult world. This happens EVERY time you step out of your comfort zone and explore new territory. Remember your first time having s*x? (assuming your not a virgin).

Bottom line, the college "you" has to die, and the "adult you" has to be born. The faster you can adapt to change the better off you'll be.

I was fine once I got my first full time job.

Answer 2

Think positive and what you want to do with your life will become clear when you least expect it.

Answer 3

I'm 25 years old, also. I know I want to dedicate at least five more years of my life to education but have no clue what I want to be. Thank goodness I already have a Bachelors so I'm not too far behind. I love my job but there are days when I feel as if I'm wasting precious time out of my life. I know I should move on but don't know what to do.

I know how you feel.

Answer 4

every day!

It's life. Nothing uncommon about feeling that way.

Just don't let it eat at you. enjoy life, it's too short to waste in worry.

Answer 5

I experienced this last year when I was 25 too.  I think it's just a time in our life where we are wanting to know what we are going to accomplish.  For me, alot of family problems were going on.  My parents got a divorce and I found out about my mother's affair and it just messed me up emotionally.  Are you experiencing anything quite emotional?  Reading some self help books might be beneficial.  

My advice:  live each day to the fullest, think positive, and enjoy the life you have

Answer 6

Sure.  It's called LIFE.

This is something that people face throughout their lives.  Life is not something that goes right, or the way you want it too all of the time.  Get used to it.

The way to get out of this is to do exactly what you say you are not doing.  If you feel stagnant, then get up and go reach your goals.  It is not complicated at all.  The hardest part is getting up and doing it.  Once you do that, you'll be okay.

Taking responsibility for yourself and your own actions will help you to mature.  Stop feelig sorry for yourself, and realize that you are where you are because of you.  Then go forward and change this.  You are not your past.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Honey, I am 36 and feel the same way. But I suggest traveling. Nothing opens your eyes to new experiences and life in different places like taking a trip. Grab some friends and go! Life is definitely too short.

Answer 8

It's not unusual. It's part of being a young adult.  Only back then (1980s) no one called it "quarter life" crisis.  You were basically told to suck it up and deal with it.

Believe me, this too shall pass.