How old were you when you learned you truly were getting old?

[DaisyDuck001]

a lot of the problems could be greatly improved by becoming more physically active.

Totally agree with this!

 

[LongLiveRafiki]

I know I'm still young (29), but about a year ago, it hit me that I'm not exactly a spring chicken anymore. It started when I got a new primary doctor who was younger than me and for some reason, that really hit me hard. Then when going to Cedar Point, I was holding on to the seats of rides I've been on loads of times out of irrational fear the restraints were going to fail... I still loved the rides, but I guess the realization of mortality was really kicking in.

I've had physical limitations from an injury sustained at 17, but there's been a noticeable decline over the last year or two in what I'm able to do. In a month and a half we will be moving to a new house with a pool, so I'm looking forward to getting some low-impact exercise in and hopefully start feeling a bit younger and stronger physically.

 

[fla4fun]

When my parents died

 

[vacationer1954]

I can't remember when I realized I was truly getting old. I think it was my memory getting a little hazy that made me realize that, but I'm not sure.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I really do not feel that old in my mind. However, when I count the number of years that have passed it makes me feel that way. I know that the eye doctor told me that my eyes are healthy, but "due to the amount of birthdays you've had" you might have trouble seeing some things.

Something I do find puzzling is I see people that I knew as I kid, old classmates etc... I wonder why they look so old and I do not.

 

[kimj88]

When I turned 50 in January it kind of hit, but then when I broke my ankle in March it hit all at once it seemed

 

[PollyannaMom]

46, maybe? - it was a combination of close-up vision going and weight creeping on.

 

[amcnj]

I think the first time I noticed a difference was when hitting the thirties. I used to walk really fast, and noticed a slowdown then. And every ten years or so since then feel I slowed a little more. But overall some days I feel like I am still in my 20’s, but other days I feel like I am in my 80’s!

 

[tazdev3225]

About two hours ago when I realized in a month I will have graduated from high school 25 years ago..

I have my 45th reunion this year. Gave me a moment to think I was getting old.

In my mind I don't feel old, I am a skinny young athlete trapped in an older, heavier body. Seriously I hit 40 and the eyes strained a bit to read but no big deal. I have had 6 knee surgeries since I was in my 20's, as I said I was once an athlete and had a congenital issue in my knees. None of these things bothered me but realizing my oldest grandson will be 21 in a couple of months made me realize I am getting older.

I live by my husband's favorite saying: Age is a matter of mind; if you don't mind, it don't matter.

 

[Praying Colonel]

I remember sitting in a developmental psychology class when I was 20 and the professor saying most humans continue developing physically until they're around 21--from that point you're just trying to keep everything you have from deteriorating as fast as it might otherwise. It was a moment.

As far as getting old, I think it was the year I turned 30. I developed a bad case of knee tendonitis from running, and later I learned I had a disc bulge in my neck that would give me stiffness and pain down my left arm on and off from then on.

This thread sucks.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

I am 52 but very active with young children (5 and 8). I didn’t feel old at all until I read this thread

 

[scrhsa]

It's been slowly creeping up on me for awhile but here in the past year its really hitting hard. My husband got a new job in a new town so all the dreaming and planning for a new place is totally different than when we used to move when we were in our 20s/30s. We are thinking about do we want stairs, do we want a bit of land, do we down size or do we get something big enough for all our 30 yrs worth of junk etc? I know we want stuff like that but being in our early 50's we don't have all that long to enjoy them physically. My husband gave me a BIG scare this week by calling and telling me he was going to the clinic for chest pains. EGADS. Luckily, all it turned out to be was swollen cartilage in his ribs. He works on diesel engines and he had been laying down in some tight spots for a couple of days. So, it's getting to where he can't physically do what he thinks he can Too bad knees, as well. And it's really hard to think like someone in their 50's when I REALLY still think like someone in their youth. I never could understand when my Mom would tell me she didn't feel her age. Now, I get it.

 

[quandrea]

I’m the most fit I’ve ever been in my life and the strongest—at almost 47. I feel emotionally young, no different than I felt at 25. However, with all the gynaecological issues I’ve been having the past year, there is no denying that I’m getting old. That’s hard to stomach and the whole thing is a huge pain. Hoping to work towards a resolution when I see the specialist in a month.

 

[Christine]

Probably around 52 (I'm 55 now). Menopause has made me feel physically "old" for the first time. Additionally, I have somewhat flat feet (all my life). Now that I am older, the posterior tibial tendon is failing giving me chronic ankle pain/tendonitis that I can't get to go away. Because of that I can't really exercise much. Things are rapidly going downhill from there.

 

[quandrea]

Probably around 52 (I'm 55 now). Menopause has made me feel physically "old" for the first time. Additionally, I have somewhat flat feet (all my life). Now that I am older, the posterior tibial tendon is failing giving me chronic ankle pain/tendonitis that I can't get to go away. Because of that I can't really exercise much. Things are rapidly going downhill from there.

Menopause is truly awful, isn’t it?

 

[Christine]

Menopause is truly awful, isn’t it?

The funny thing is, at first, I didn't think it was a big deal. The first year I had some spells of night hot flashes and that was about it. I didn't have mood swings, brain fog, etc. However, as time as gone on (I am 4 years post), I have maybe 5 good nights a sleep PER YEAR. So I definitely am sleep deprived. Basically, the prolonged lack of estrogen in my body is causing other issues that are making me feel old. I do have permission from my doctor to take very low-dose oral HRT; however, I've tried a few times and I get side effects from it (I think I'm the only person on earth who has them according to my doctor).

 

[Searc]

At 44, I'm doing well physically other than my eyesight, but my sense of mortality has really kicked in the last 5 years. Right around the time my husband's second parent passed away and I realized my mother is aging quickly. Talking to her lately about her will and who gets what after she passes hits home for me.

 

[Mermaid02]

Let's see, about 15 years ago drinking stopped being "fun" and I rarely do it anymore. 10 years ago when I had a hip replacement at age 41. 5 years ago (when I was 46) and my hands started to ache, osteoarthritis. Then last year, cataracts. Knock on wood my blood pressure is still good and my cholesterol is still good.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I've had perfect vision my whole life.

Well, just within the last 2 years (so early 40s), little print (like what's on the back of medicine bottles) is suddenly hard to read.

I was telling my dad, & he laughed & replied, "Yep. Your eyes are the first sign." And then he went out & bought me some reading glasses.

OMG i could have written this too! im in my early 40's...and about a year or two ago i've noticed that small print on cans and labels are suddenly harder for me to read. Did they decrease the font size on labels? I refused to believe im getting old. The print really is tiny! Others can read this without issues?

I guess i really have to come to terms that yep, my eye sight really is suffering as I age. To boot, i found a couple of grey hairs. im talking about a strong shiny silver color. What the heck!?

 

[goofyintoronto]

About two hours ago when I realized in a month I will have graduated from high school 25 years ago..

Same here. I graduated from highschool 25 years ago too! Hard to believe!