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To ask what’s made you think “I’m getting old” recently?

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overstimulatedhermit · 14/09/2025 15:56

I’ve noticed I’ve got a favourite seat in the living room and it’s accumulated a few of my things on and around it like my handbag, sweets, book, medication (because it’s the only thing that helps me remember to take it) a couple of letters that I opened and haven’t put away yet and a pack of baby wipes.
Dh is watching the game just now and I’ve sat down in my spot and accidentally knocked my medication off the armrest. I turned to dh and said “ do you know what would be handy, a little table next to me so I can put all my bits and bobs on” 🤦🏻‍♀️ my life flashed before my eyes before the words finished leaving my mouth. I’m 41 by the way how has nobody told me about this monumental moment.

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cauliflowerry · 17/09/2025 22:20

farmerboy · 14/09/2025 17:00

This!

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Genius idea,never thought of this 👏

Lifeinthepit · 17/09/2025 22:16

Arraminta · 17/09/2025 22:07

I have come to the sobering realisation that I can either go out for the day or I can go out for the evening, but I cannot possibly do both. Or if I absolutely have to then the following day has to be a designated rest day.

And never two nights out in a row. That takes a week of quiet time to recover from.

Gladysknightgottogetaholdofmyself · 17/09/2025 22:14

We have become morning people out early into town do what we need to.
Tea, coffee cake home before 2.

Arraminta · 17/09/2025 22:07

I have come to the sobering realisation that I can either go out for the day or I can go out for the evening, but I cannot possibly do both. Or if I absolutely have to then the following day has to be a designated rest day.

DoraSpenlow · 17/09/2025 19:50

It happened for me during Covid. Was getting ready to go shopping just after 8 in the morning and I said to my husband that I couldn't go yet as the early slot was reserved for pensioners. Then I remembered that I was one. Depressing.

But then when restrictions were lifted we went to the US and rode Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica on a Harley Davidson, so I felt we weren't past it after all.😀

cornflakecrunchie · 17/09/2025 15:22

@KTMeetsTheRsUptown I have trouble remembering words too, 'big thing, warns shipping' is a standing joke in our house after I forgot what a lighthouse was called..

StrawberrySquash · 17/09/2025 13:33

Hibernatingtilspring · 14/09/2025 16:18

Mine was realising I have to now take my glasses off to be able to read things close up. I didn't realise that not being able to focus close up happens to pretty much every one with age, I'm scared I might have to get varifocals! I'm 43!

I have varifocals and I still take them off to read very small/close things!

Markovenchip · 17/09/2025 13:17

When the Primeminister is younger than you, being at a Quiz, and not having a clue about pop stars, most film stars, and many other things about this century (if it was 60's,70's, 80's questions, I'd be in my element !), dropping things more than ever, going to bed at 8.30pm (and looking forward to doing so), not giving a hoot about world events (the world has been in 'troubled times' all the time I've been alive !), though at the age of 64, I'm not quite at the going to a supermarket in my slippers stage (just yet !)..........😏

Beachtastic · 17/09/2025 12:06

Blarn · 17/09/2025 11:03

I have never been able to do that. I have always done them up at the front and turning it the right way round!

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Same. But neither have I ever been able to tie a bow behind me (dress ties)! DH has to do it.

I can tie my own shoelaces though, so not entirely helpless/incompetent 🌞

Blarn · 17/09/2025 11:03

CharlotteCChapel · 16/09/2025 20:51

I can't do up my back fastening bras, I'll be replacing them with either front fastening or a pull over one.

My eldest grandson is chosing his GCSE subjects.

I have never been able to do that. I have always done them up at the front and turning it the right way round!

KTMeetsTheRsUptown · 17/09/2025 10:07

thatsthatsaidthemayor · 14/09/2025 16:09

Taking a picture of a label so that o can zoom in to read it. It

I do this too 😅 but I'm convinced that the writing is getting smaller and it's not my eyes 😂.
I put reminders on my phone for everything and have bit of trouble remembering names now 😬. Recently I couldn't remember the word reservoir 🤭

Fizbosshoes · 17/09/2025 03:34

FurForksSake · 16/09/2025 20:17

Well they are both older than me 😆 mine look fairly trendy ish I think. Or at least passable.

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I saw Harry Kane in one ad for them! 😄

booksnbaking · 16/09/2025 23:58

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 16/09/2025 20:43

Given the subject of the thread, that’s so funny 🤣

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Well, exactly. Look no further!

CharlotteCChapel · 16/09/2025 20:51

I can't do up my back fastening bras, I'll be replacing them with either front fastening or a pull over one.

My eldest grandson is chosing his GCSE subjects.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 16/09/2025 20:43

booksnbaking · 14/09/2025 22:35

Oh for fucky fucksake. Posting earlier in the evening and forgetting all about it, and posting nearly the exact same thing 4 hours later. Arse. Sorry.

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Given the subject of the thread, that’s so funny 🤣

LouiseK93 · 16/09/2025 20:40

That's just fucking rude.

FurForksSake · 16/09/2025 20:17

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 16/09/2025 20:04

I love the look of these! But why on earth are Myleene Klass and Jamie Redknapp advertising them? They're not exactly the target market, I wouldn't think!

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Well they are both older than me 😆 mine look fairly trendy ish I think. Or at least passable.

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 16/09/2025 20:04

FurForksSake · 14/09/2025 17:37

I bought sketchers slip ins. I’m 42. In my defence I have two destroyed hips and degenerative disk disease in my spine.

I love the look of these! But why on earth are Myleene Klass and Jamie Redknapp advertising them? They're not exactly the target market, I wouldn't think!

Beachtastic · 16/09/2025 19:55

Lifeinthepit · 16/09/2025 18:28

Worrying about eating an apple in case you break a tooth. Or any fruit really apart from bananas.

Not worrying about how perfect your make up looks, as you can't see it anyway without glasses on.

Thinking about what will happen if you get stuck in the bath due to a bad back and wondering about where you might install a hoist if you had to. (I'm 52).

I haven't bothered with makeup for a while now! it used to be an improvement, but increasingly I just look like this 😬

To ask what’s made you think “I’m getting old” recently?
MayaPinion · 16/09/2025 19:47

Lifeinthepit · 16/09/2025 13:27

People get far too offended these days about everything.

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Um, but wasn’t she the one getting offended by people not using full stops? 😂

Titsywoo · 16/09/2025 19:05

I don't feel old at all but I feel like everyone around me is suddenly getting really old - parents getting serious health issues, friends getting health issues. Everyone was so healthy only 2 years ago!

RedRec · 16/09/2025 18:31

Went to the beach today and got cold, so agreed to taking a windbreak the next time we go. One of those stripey ones. I have resisted it thus far.

Lifeinthepit · 16/09/2025 18:28

Worrying about eating an apple in case you break a tooth. Or any fruit really apart from bananas.

Not worrying about how perfect your make up looks, as you can't see it anyway without glasses on.

Thinking about what will happen if you get stuck in the bath due to a bad back and wondering about where you might install a hoist if you had to. (I'm 52).

FurForksSake · 16/09/2025 18:12

If anyone who’s feeling old uses a rollator and can give some advice on my thread in gener health I’d be very grateful…

SurvivalInstinctsOfABakedPotato · 16/09/2025 17:36

Doesn't everyone keep their stuff on a table near their seat?!

I've done it since I was about 17!

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