Is anyone else really fearful of aging? I'm 35 in april and I want to throw up. I seriously...

Mamapolo2016 · F

Being fearful means you think there’s something might change if you just do the right things. There isn’t.

You can age gracefully, you can moisturize till the cows come home, you can make sure your face never shows any expression, but you can’t not age.

Like everything in your fridge, youth has an expiration date - although that date may vary considerably.

But I will tell you (I’m 74), that if you don’t fight and fret against any wrinkle and you don’t waste your youth mourning it before it happens, life is quite okay.

People still want your company, your humor, your grace. Sometimes they even want your body.

The question is not “will I age?” It’s HOW will I age?

SlippingAway · 46-50, F

I am not fearful of aging, I am more fearful of my body giving out on me. I am fearful of losing my health, becoming disabled, or unable to do normal life. I want to keep myself healthy for as long as possible. You can never go back on youth, but you can age gracefully and it's a mindset. I won't ever look like I did in my 20's but that's okay.

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

We all get older. I don't much like getting old but given the alternative I'll take it.

Keep a positive mental attitude. Have a healthy lifestyle; don't smoke, easy on the booze, exercise, eat a salad a couple of times a week. it's much better to be a healthy old man than being an unhealthy old man.

OogieBoogie · F

Well, what are you gonna do ?

You can either obsess over it and stress urself out, (and prolly make urself ill with it).....or just roll with it.

You can choose, to define urself by youth. You can choose to accept this is the way of things.

Or....

.... rock the boat.
Be urself.
Age with grace ...or coolness.
Embrace age with pizzazz 💪

....or let it drown you in sadness of loss and inevitable entropy🤷‍♀

Yes - it sucks to lose ones youthful vigor.

But its also a gift to learn to live beyond it. To rely on ones character and uniqueness.

Which....when you think about it:
What good is beauty if its nothing but a hollow shell ?

Livingwell · 61-69, M

The key to staying young is staying healthy - have healthy habits, eat well, not junk. Exercise and stay active. Also, do what you can to reduce stress and stay happy. Stress and worry will age one fast. Staying active and enjoying family, friends, and life is key.

ElwoodBlues · M

Sorry that you feel that way,
The only thing there is to say
Every silver lining's got a touch of grey

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Lostpoet · M

🤷🏼 You are going to be old
Whether you want to be old and grumpy or old and happy is up to you.

There are things you can do to offset aging like diet and exercise are still some of the best ways. Also limit stress and get plenty of sleep

Wiseacre · F

Well, YES…aging for most ppl in middle age is what dr Attia calls the Four Horsemen: Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Dementia. Unless you have exceptional genes, ur most likely to come down with at least one of those chronic,age related diseases. If u reach 75 without a chronic disease, congrats…u might make it to 100 and die of old age quickly and painlessly. Suggested reading: OUTLIVE.

HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M

Sorry kid, that's life. Nothing to be ashamed of.

rinkydinkydoink · M

35 was my best by date. I'm now over twice that... and it's no fun.

RedBaron · M

There’s no point fretting about it. It beats the hell out of the alternative.

But it happens fast. I’m 65, and it seems like I was 35 just a couple of years ago.