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[quote=Anonymous]I don't really know if this is a real thing but I am mid late 40s and definitely feel like I am at the bottom of the U. I kind of hope it is true and the upswing will come.

I know how to positive self talk and distract and do all the things to pull myself up but I realize I am just generally unhappy and sad. Lots of minor little things and the irritability of being pre-menopausal doesn't help. I started a new job which felt like a fresh start and then shortly after had a misunderstanding / miscommunication with a new colleague that she blew way out of proportion and it just deflated me again. I feel alone - friends are all tired and no one seems really happy. Everyone is busy and I rarely see them. Single, which feels freeing on some days but very lonely and unloved on most. Parents are aging and one parent isn't well. It has been a long time since I had a good laugh or really enjoyed life. Have travelled and life is good but I just can't shake this mid life discontentment. I am generally a pretty positive and optimistic person and appreciate the good life I have but this year I also feel like I am just not myself and turning into a grump.

I kind of feel that I just need to wait it out and hope for the upswing. Curious if others went through this and do feel like they came out the other side?[/quote]

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