To wonder how you cope with aging?

[Newname85]

I am 43. Perimenopausal - with all the bells and whistles. My skin looks/feels thin, dry and lacklustre. I’m losing a lot of hair, also have lots of grey hair esp in the front.

How do you cope with all this, with getting old?

Love this !

How are you getting on with the water challenge op!?

I'm 41, I practice yoga every day and have recently qualified as an instructor and started teaching 1 class a week in addition to my full time job (and 2 kids 😬). I feel like keeping fit and finding new challenges keeps me energised and fulfilled. I think I'm perimenopausal and struggling a bit with those changes (keep getting thrush 🙄)...

I think the thing to remember is that we are bombarded with images of young, beautiful women but in real life who you are isn't defined by a photo or snapshot... it's your whole energy, the way you move, the way you listen, how you connect to people, your passion and interests... and it can't be undone by wrinkles and grey hair. Your spirit is so much more than that. Think about the people you love, how do you judge them? Its probably not on how flawless their skin is...

As others said the alternative is worse. My mum was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 40 (still with us nearly 30 years on all be it with secondaries now). Now im about the same age i reflect on that a lot and feel really grateful for my little life and family 🤷‍♀️