Age

[frogmore6]

Do you worry about aging? Like you think there is not time left. I feel terrified all the time.

I have news for you. We all get older. We all "age". And it's better than the alternative.

If you're really "terrified" about, you know, actually still breathing after whatever artificial age you deem we should reach death, you seriously need psychological health support.

I mean that kindly, btw.

frogmore6, I worry about it sometimes. Everybody does to some extent.

I worry that the best of my life is over, I worry that I'll get old and be a burden to my children, I worry that my children will be left alone in the world. I worry that there's nothing exciting or positive to look forward to. I worry about illness...

But only sometimes and I'm able to push the thoughts aside and don't let them consume me. If you find these thoughts very intrusive, it is important to talk to your GP.

Not really worry. But i am conscious of it. I forget sometimes that i am 46 - and then i wonder how that happened.

As said up thread- it's better than the alternative.

The best thing to do is keep active and make the most of each day. When you do become elderly then at least you may be in better health than someone who hasn't ever done any sport, or eaten healthily.

If you re genuinely terrified- then I think you must speak to someone about this. A counsellor?

We are all going to get old - that's just the way it is.

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many

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We should be allowed to grow old. There is a lot of pressure to stay young. At the expense of our happiness, self-worth and sanity. It comes down to personal choice. I choose not to let the pressure of staying young, deny me the privilege of growing old happily. It's a waste of life. Plus it's such a pointless exercise as you simply can't turn back the clock...but who cares???

I am now nearer to 70 than I am to 40 and I do think about that quite a lot. But I try and use it to help me focus. It's one reason why I stay away from Botox, fillers etc. I'm all for making the best of how I look but personally, I think it does me good to be reminded that I'm getting older - it gives me a kick up the arse every time I look in the mirror!

Yes I worry about ageing. Purely from a vanity pov, I'm very conscious that the bloom of youth is behind me and I'm trying to reconcile with myself that the reflection in the mirror ain't gonna get an better from here on in.

On a positive note (I think) I'm becoming less precious about my looks and more conscious that my good health also has a sell-by date. That normally puts my jowls in perspective

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What aspect of ageing in particular is it that worries you?

Good Lord! See a doctor for being terrified?! are you for real- have you never heard of 'tongue in cheek'- Jeeeesus.

Floisme you are hilarious and FoxyHarlow123- I do quite like your opinion.