QUARTER LIFE CRISIS IS THE NEW AGE CRISIS???

    Firstly,We want to begin with defining what "quarter life crisis" is and what connotations it refers to.Quarter Life Crisis is a period of life ranging from the late teens to the early thirties(the ages between 15-30,generally speaking),during which a person begins to feel doubtful about their lives.They are under stress of becoming an adult.People start to question themselves more closely and deeply during this period.


People at the age of 18 or more till 30 are the typical ones that face this syndrome in that this age period,to some extent,is adolescent years,as well.According to one research conducted by the British Psychological Society,There are 5 certain symptoms that you are having a quarter life crisis:

1)  A feeling of being trapped by your life choices. Feeling as though you are living your life on autopilot.
2) A rising sense of “I’ve got to get out” and the feeling that you can change your life.
3) Quitting the job or relationship or whatever else is making you feel trapped and embarking on a “time out” period where you try out new experiences to find out who you want to be.
4)Rebuilding your life.

5) Developing new commitments more attuned to your interests and aspirations.

Although these 5 signs are heplful in terms of depicting the crisis,there may be many other symptoms,too..It depends on the person's gender,familly,education,point of view and so on.While one can daydream about doing something crazy,the other can imagine of just sitting all day without doing anything,and while one can feel increasingly nostalgic for his/her high school and college days,the other can easily forget all things related to high school or the past.On the one hand,These symptoms change from one person to another,on the other hand,there are some symtopms that are common among almost all people,for example;they can feel terrifed from the idea of making budget,they can start to think of dating life differently,they can start to get bored with their friends and they can find it necessary to meet with new friends in the hope of feeling different not because of any reason but boredom.In addition,people desire to compare themselves with their friends,peers or are compared by their parents,particularly in our country and culture.We can come across many examples of this, like one mom says to her daughter that all of your friends have been maried and have had child as big as you,yet you can not do so and sit at home or one father says to his son that he wants to have a grandson or granddaughter or so on.

As for the historical background of this term,quarter life crisis,it was first coined in 1997 by Addy Wilner,co-author of the book,"QUARTER LIFE CRISIS" with Alexandra Robbins.The idea of writing this book and researching about this field came to her after she had graduated from her college,moved back home and could not figure out what to do with her life.

As for the possible solutions or suggestions to those who have quarter life crisis,they should start to believe in themselves.Trust and being friend with oneself are the key words.Knowing how to slow down,that is never feel rushed to make significant life decisions/changes,do not listen to what others think about you.Do what's best for youinot others.be comfortable making firm,independent decisions for yourself and spending time doing the things that you enjoy,whatever it is that you are passionate about,JUST DO IT.

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          Anıl AYHAN
          Mervenur ÇETİN
          Yasin ALTUN

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                                                   SHAKESPEARE SONNET 138

Sevgilim, “özüm sözüm bir” diye and içince

Ben inanırım, oysa söylediği hep yalan;

Varsın bellesin beni dünyada hiçbir ince

Hile öğrenmemiş olan acemi bir oğlan.

Kendimi aldatırım genç sandı diye beni,

Ama parlak günlerim geçti, çok iyi bilir;

Ben yalnız önemserim yalan atan dilini,

Bu yüzden kesin gerçek iki yandan ezilir.

Sadık olmadığını söylemiyor, ne diye?

Ben de açıklayamam yaşlandığımı, neden?

Ah, güvenir gözükmek ne yaraşır sevgiye;

Yaşlanan aşk hoşlanmaz yıllarla yüzlenmekten.

Yalan söyler dururuz, ben ona, o da bana:

Tatlı dille sararız ayıbımızı yalana.

                     116. Sone (William Shakespeare)

Bence engel tanımaz gerçek bir aşkla
Sevmiş olanlar. Aşk demem aşka
Değişik durumlarda değişip duruyorsa,
Ya da meyil duyuyorsa bırakmaya ilk fırsatta.
Aşk dediğin fırtınaya bakar ve titremez asla;
Ah, hayır! Her daim duracak bir işarettir,
Bir yıldızdır, dönen teknelere rehberdir,
Boyu posu ölçülse de bilinmez değeri nedir.
Zamanın oyuncağı olmaz; gül dudaklı
Ve yanaklı aşkı götürebilir sallasa zaman orağını;
Değişmez aşk kısa da sürse saatler ve haftalar,
Aşk dediğin kıyamete dek yaşar.
Eğer yanlışım varsa ve bu bana kanıtlanırsa,
Demek hiç yazmamışım, kimse sevmemiş asla.