I don't think age had anything to do with it for me. I was on auto-pilot all the way through the first half of my thirties...then some major things happened and that's when the "land-slide" of awareness, turmoil and change started. Some change was very slow with improving my situation and some change hasn't been for the better -

as I struggle in coping with things that I used to just dissociate through.......
I think it's great if some have noticed a change or perhaps awareness in their personality when turning 30, gives one plenty of time for an improved life...... guess though, for some of us other people--- better late than never
mandy