feeling out of sorts, MY 50th birthday is approaching, April 26th, I just cant seem to get out of my feeling out of sorts, Help Me!

Nevadaangel, can you untangle some of the feelings to see what all's at play...50 is a huge landmark...you can feel both a wondrous sense of accomplishment at having landed there at all, and at the same time, feel a terrible sense of time having slipped away from you far too quickly. Lots of life to look back on, lots to contemplate on the road ahead.

Any idea what's swirling around in that mixture for you?

Nevadaangel, I'm sorry you're feeling so out of sorts. Big milestones can do that to a person. I know that I sometimes feel restless, as if there's more I should be doing, but can't quite get a handle on what it is. For me, it's a sense that life is rushing on, and I sometimes feel I can't keep up. At those times, I just take a day to reflect on what it is that's making me feel that way - writing helps. If I just start writing with no goal, I am amazed at what appears on the page (or screen)! Then I get back to normal and life goes on - sometimes with a new sense of purpose or a new goal.

I know just how you feel. I will be turning 50 on May 12, plus my daughter will be leaving for college in August. I know that I should be looking forward, but I'm not. "Out of sorts" is a good way to put it. I'm not really depressed, but I just don't feel right. I find myself being extremely reflective and wondering about the choices I've made in my life. When I am working or with people, I manage to put on a happy face, but in moments of solice, I have to admit I am feeling a bit sad.

Perhaps you can highlight the best things you've done so far in life.

I turn 50 next year.

oh my you really put it all in a nut shell of whats going on with me thats exactly how i feel!

yes Thats the way i feel, not depressed just out of sorts,

I just turned 50 in MArch. I think the best thing to do is focus on the good you've brought and bring into the world.

I also recommend journaling to help us put our finger on why we feel the way we feel. I know with me, my mind races and I don't always cary thoughts like this to fruition. With journaling, you get to carry the thought and figure out what's behind it.

I recall facing my empty nest, and it was sad. I felt restless and out of sorts. It was the end of an era I totally enjoyed and I quietly grieved that. Thorugh journaling and much prayer, I decided it was also a grand time for a new beginning and soemhow, by the grace of God, switched my thoughts to the positive.

But I do remember being restless and out of sorts and it didn't fell great.

Let's keep working it out here if you gals want...

I felt really out of sorts, still very weak Saturday when meeting everyone but knowing that it was my own fault really ticked me off. I have begun a strict regime in mind and body as of the weekend and will keep you posted as to my success. I refuse failure of any kind...

I, too, have felt very out of sorts for the past month or two....nothing age-related (I don't think) but just a feeling of not connecting with the world. I blame it partly on my crazy schedule but feel I'm coming through it a bit now. I've always felt weird in the Spring and to this day it baffles me! After the winter we've had I should be full of joy...and I am in many ways but I've always felt odd this time of year.