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whichbe commented on the word torschlusspanik
A sense of alarm or anxiety (said to be experienced particularly in middle age) caused by the feeling that life's opportunities are passing (or have passed) one by; spec. that manifested in an aging woman who longs to discover the excitement of youth, and who fears being left 'on the shelf'. (WWFTD)
May 18, 2008
emil commented on the word torschlusspanik
Etymology: Literally, “gate-shut panic�? — the feeling that medieval peasants had when the castle gates were closing for an upcoming onslaught by enemies.
July 15, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word torschlusspanik
Finally, a name for this ... thing.
Seems to me like it describes the situation at Helm's Deep pretty well.
July 15, 2009
PossibleUnderscore commented on the word torschlusspanik
So sort of like mid-life crisis???
July 19, 2009
madmouth commented on the word torschlusspanik
"Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.
My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,
Are gone from the house.
My husband and lovers are pleasant or somewhat polite
And night is night."
-excerpt from A Sunset of the City, Gwendolyn Brooks
July 21, 2009
Gammerstang commented on the word torschlusspanik
(German word) means a sense of panic brought on by the feeling that life is passing you by.
January 9, 2018