To think I’m officially old now? What was your defining moment?!

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That’s it. I’ve now officially hit old age. Went to a concert with my daughter this week and it was standing. I was on the fringes of a mosh pit and it was very annoying. My feet are still bruised, my hips and legs are killing me and I can’t hear anything. I’m still absolutely exhausted too. I’m 58.

When did you have your epiphany?

When I stopped sneering at “spongy” shoes and bought a pair.

@AzurePanda yep it’s that move from ooh Skechers look a bit dull to blimey these are comfortable!!

Agreed. Tho the mirror tells me I’m wrong…

And when I read the notes from my mri. I developed very nasty migraines at the end of my menopause. I assume that is a major square on have you checked for brain cancer bingo card judging by how fast the NHS slammed me in a scanner.
They said yeah no worries no tumour. Then I saw the notes, they scan your whole spine people and well! I was surprised I could walk, I was pleased I only had pain every now and then! It stopped me complaining about my back pain. I do walk more now, use it or lose it! I'm only 59.

I think 50. It wasn't the age, it was the invisibility. I noticed that I was literally invisible to men in a way I hadn't been previously. Obviously I don't define myself by visibility to men, that was just an odd thing to observe.

Funnily enough, just as men were disappearing, older women appeared, as if by magic. Almost like we were here all along waiting for you. 😇 Like now I'm sufficiently old, I'm in the club. 😊 Such a lovely epiphany.

And the point at which every other word became "oof"

Apparently, according to my 16 year old student, “umbrellas are for old people.” If that’s the case I’ve been old since my 20s! 🤣 (I’m 49 🤦🏿‍♀️)

I’m 39 and that sounds horrific! I went to see Foo fighters last year, standing and dancing my arse off for 3 hours and the next day I was knackered! However I was a bit heavier then so 🤷🏻‍♀️ I also noticed my slightly sagging jowls and more grey hairs last year so I’d say 38 I realised I wasn’t young anymore.

I've found it's a variable. Some days I feel 5 or 6 years old and on others I'm almost knocking on Heaven's door.

78 new hip. Went down hill afterwards.😩

I always thought that being organised with milk was the pinnacle of being a grown up.

A couple of years ago I discovered that long life milk is tons better than it used to be,
Sorted.

I felt youthful and energetic at 37 and ancient at 38.5!

I feel completely different and I know it’ll decline from here due to several long term health issues

Caught sight of myself in a mirror at a party and realised I no longer looked young. I was 48, so that was nearly a decade ago. I'd had a pretty good run, but I don't mind, as the compensations of late middle-age are many!

Was in a&e after a bad fall, got sent to x-ray, but first the obligatory question - is there any chance you are... looked at me then said 'you've had the menopause haven't you'. Kind of a question but not really

And seeing myself described as ‘sprightly’ on the consultant’s letter to my doc.

50, when the colon cancer screening test arrived along with a leaflet for funeral care. Sniper alley, here we come! 🫤🫤

I thought that the screening test was bad enough...Then I got a free sample of Tena knickers through the post. No, I hadn't requested them!

About a year ago people not queuing to get on the bus suddenly annoyed me and I now find the theme tune to Last of the summer wine sad!
coupled with always being a bit tired I’m officially old at 52

When I started going "oof" whenever I sat down or got up..

When I see police officers and think wow they look incredibly young.

58 for me . My first hip twinge .

I used to do a lot of business travel and one day I was staying in the sort of posh hotel that has a greeter hanging about in reception.
So as I approached he said something along the lines of "good morning young lady, how are you today?"
And I thought to myself "how dare he call me 'young lady ', I'm a grown woman"
Followed rapidly by "f*ck, he thinks I'm old enough to be flattered at being called 'young lady'!"

@hattie43 when I was around 57 I suddenly started getting annoying hip twinges on one side if I laid on my side to sleep - it’s never really got worse though - I also started getting weird stiff ankles and feet when I got up and had to literally walk outside for 5 minutes to loosen them up

I was at the self checkout after food shopping and I bought a bottle of wine. The young chap comes over and asks for my ID. Then looks at me and says ‘never mind’

Love this !