Are you scared of getting older?

I don't worry too much about getting older. I know that I can't do things the way I used to, and I'm pretty much resigned to that now. It surprises me sometimes at what my body can do, though, when I push it a little. As far as looks, no. It doesn't bother me; not much anyway. Gray hair, wrinkles and the whole bit, but life is about a lot more than the way we look. I kind of feel sorry for those women (and men) who spend so much time and money trying to look better, as if that's all they had in life. Aches and pains irritate me, but what can you do but live with them? I agree that we just have to carry on even if it's slower.

I turn 30 in three weeks. I kind of can't wait. Because of a serious neck injury in 2010, I do get stiffness and pain and headaches, but I take care of that and have recently taken care of a lot of other health issues as well. We're all going to get older and that's that, might as well work with it and not fight it!

You have a long way to go till you can call yourself old! The only thing that scares me about getting older is loss of independence. I'm sure that might be a concern to you with your ankle and the slowing process of healing. I've noticed that the thing that has concerned me as I've aged (I'm 57) is not being important to anyone. That's partly why I'll be moving back west to take care of my new grandchild that's due in September. We need to be needed. I don't care about looking old but I am concerned about not being able to take care of myself--doing minor repairs by myself, keeping my residence clean, doing my own laundry and stuff like that. I also care about financial independence but I'm resigned to the fact that I'll probably be living with my children in my old age. I just fear the loss of independence.

I'm going back to my knee again. With this joint aching again, I just had a thought that 'what if this is going to be permanent?'. That this pain would be something I've had to deal with for the rest of my life. It just made me feel old. So, that's what scares me. Having to constantly deal with this pain, and not being able to be as active as I used to be.

HI greenMoo! Yes, a bit but I can't go against nature so I will try my best to accept it.(^^) We need to take a good care of ourselves because we live in poor environment when the air and water are not really clean, the foods are not really healthy, the lifestyles and so many challenges that will affect out lives and old age that I will consider as not easy to overcome it..(^^)

I don't normally think about it but I have my moments. People always tell me I look younger then I really am. I guess thats a good thing, but I never worried how I looked anyway. My girl is feeling it now, she was a model years ago and I kind of think she wants to look like she did 25 years ago. But as we all know that is not possible. But she is trying to lose some weight now so she would feel better about herself.

I am not really afraid to get older. I know it is a part of life and there is no way to avoid it. I am doing things now to help myself as I get older, eating right, drinking the right things etc. I don't know what to expect when I get older all I can do is live my life happily.

I'll be sixty this year and I no longer recognise myself in the mirror. As you become older you realise a few things...you cannot stop time or the effects it has on our appearance or physical abilities; next, you realise that getting to be older is not for sissies; then, you wish you could have taken better care of yourself when you were younger and last of all, you realise you will never get used to the aches and pains but you can learn to push through it...never give in.

I am sixty....and I really don't appreciate that other woman who moved into my house quite sometime.....the one who can't work 12 hours a day doing a project....someone who had a bunch more energy.....didn't need so much time everyday to do everyday things...and the one with aches and pains....I want the old me back! It really is not nice getting old but my kids say that its just a reminder to slow down and smell the roses....enjoy the great things in life that are right before us instead of just passing them by....I am not really scard of getting any older....because I am already there....so.....

I may be a little worried and such, but I'm not overly concerned about it. It's really a part of life, and I'm alright with it.

When I was young, I never thought about the down side of getting old. My mother remained active well into her 90s. I assumed that I would, too. While still physically active, Mother was slipping mentally. The diagnosis finally came - Alzheimer's Disease. She continued to live and be active physically for almost another decade and finally passed away at age 101. At age 76, I have several chronic diseases, but the one I fear is Alzheimer's.

Hiya GM, Not really but the way fresh Food is getting much harder to find and more quality Food as you know you need that when you are getting to that age to help you repair your Body quicker so its a must. I am now having to buy more expensive things which used to cost half the amount just a few months back. Would say fresh Food is the most important all you can and when you can. It is a bother to have to be slowed down by that yes but I had a back injury given to me when I was just 22 by an epidural needle and I have found that I am not alone with this problem so I have never been able to work myself too hard as my Back just would not take so many hours. Hope you feel better soon.xxx

I don't really worry about getting older. I am 56 now, and already use a walker due to a physical problem I have had for 10 or more years. I know I look a lot older. In fact when I look in the mirror (which I try not to do) I see my mother looking back at me. Being attractive is low on my list of things I am concerned about. As long as I am clean and neat, I worry more about comfort than I used to. I have already lost a lot of my independence, but I try not to think about the future, because it will be much worse!

I am a little worried about getting older but I would rather get older than the alternative...to die. I think I am more afraid of dying than I am of getting older. My appearance doesn't really worry me too much because I have a husband that loves me no matter what I look like. =) He thinks I am beautiful and that is all that matters to me. =)

Getting old is no escape as it is part of life cycle. What I fear most is old age diseases that like to lick on an aging body. I am starting to feel my body aching after a while of sitting in front of the computer. I have to move around to relax the muscles so I won't suffer much pain. No amount of anti aging creams can reverse the sagging face. It would have been better if God has designed that all wrinkles are placed on the soles of our feet so we can age beautifully with wrinkled free face! I have to accept the fact that I am no longer a spring chicken and body aches are part of getting old.

When i was in my 20's i thought 30 was old. In my 30's i thought 40 was old. In my 40's i thought 50 was old. Now in my 50's i see its really not that old. Ive deside i no longer know when old begins. I also notice that each age group goes through very interesting things. Like going from one room to another and in each room different activities are going on. Like when my kids were at home i thought what am i gonna do when they leave home, my life will be over. No, it was far from over. Once they were gone i was free to do things that i was limited when they were home. Being grandma is so much better than being mom. Now i just look forward and think im not getting older things are just changing. I dont use anti aging junk thats just vainity. You cant stop time so age gracefully and dont waste your money. Save it for a trip to somewhere you always wanted to go. I live near the mountians and have met people in their 80's going sking. Playing in the snow is not for me but theres a lot of things id like to do yet.

It's mostly the physical changes that worry me. You see wrinkles here and there, the skin starts to sag, and yes, we slow down too. The mind seems to slack too that is why it is good to keep the mind awake by participating in discussions here.

I'm 54. My body isn't youthful anymore but as I can't do the things I used to do new activities come along to take their place. Worrying about the future is a waste of time. I live a lovely live and hope to maintain that until the end.

Mostly single people are scared to get old, especially for those who are generating money from their physical appearance and strength. They fear to be alone and no one was their to give them support! But for those who have their family and children don't worry to much of getting old because they know they'll be safe and taken care of, and one thing more they're excited to have grand children soon and and happy enough to watch their family generations grow!

Getting old is scary! transformation will happen physically, emotionally, and socially .. hehe! i should have start doing all that i want while i am still young...and you too guys don't waste time...!!!!