Yup. Absolutely. To me it is the grass is greener syndrome.

I think, so long as you wait for a while and see if these impulses are lasting ones, you'll be ok. Just try not to act on impulse, you know?

Yes. Yes I do. Sometimes I almost follow through with them.

The thing is, as long as you can control yourself and not give in to them, you're still okay. :)

Impulses are only good if they make you happy. Be careful.

Friend, I don't think it sounds like a mid-life crisis :( I've had, I think, similar thoughts. I'm not sure what your take on it is, but in my own experience, these thoughts become more frequent and maybe more intense/outlandish (as in I would probably absolutely never ever do any of these things) when I start to feel trapped or overwhelmed. I have thought about just grabbing a pair of scissors and cutting off my hair, especially during times when I'm exceedingly frustrated, unable to communicate the immersive low I experience, or become overwhelmed with "little" things to do, fix, or remember. For me, it's like a desperate mental attempt at "escape" and catharsis.

I'm not sure if this is what you're talking about, but perhaps if it's far, far off, you could clarify a bit for us? :)

Yes. I am in that mode now. I haven't had a bad depression for quite awhile and am having one now. It is killing me. I am afraid this one will not end.