As we age, it’s natural to reflect on our lives. For many, this introspection can lead to an existential crisis, a profound period of questioning our purpose, identity, and legacy. This blog post explores the common triggers for these crises in later life, from retirement and loss to physical changes. We'll outline how a crisis can manifest, helping you identify the feelings of emptiness or anxiety. Most importantly, we'll provide a roadmap for self-support and guide you on when to seek professional help, so you can navigate this challenging time and emerge with a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.

This post addresses the challenging transition from a structured career to retirement. It explores the common feelings of identity loss and disorientation and offers practical pillars for finding renewed purpose, such as through community involvement, learning, and physical wellness. The post emphasizes a proactive, patient approach to this life change and highlights how therapy can provide a supportive space to process the transition and create a new, meaningful narrative for yourself.