I Thought I Will be Ushered to My 50s

By Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
Philippines
July 8, 2023 8:30am CST
40s is proving to be tougher than I expected. Starting with my teeth, my eyes, skin eczema and anxiety. Wooo. And the real aging health issues arent here yet, I know that. I was looking forward to my late 40s because I thought it will be a waltz towards my 50s. Life is full of surprises. There are good surprises too, I know that. Keeping the faiith and prayers. I was able to take a nap from 7pm-9pm so I expect myself to be up until maybe midnight. I will just be having my dinner. That is how my weekends is progressing.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181664)
• United States
9 Jul 23
Growing old is no fun. Do everything now while you're still young. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181664)
• United States
9 Jul 23
@yoalldudes You're very welcome.
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
9 Jul 23
Thank you for your advice. I really i appreciate it and hope to heed.
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Jeanniebugs
@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
9 Jul 23
When I was in my forties, I haven't noticed or felt anything weak in my body. I eat what I want, and don't mind about health simply because I have simple and normal illnesses then. When I stepped in my fifties, 52 to be exact, I felt major changes starting with blurry vision, a lot of dizziness, insomnia, and constipation. I was confined in the hospital for the first time in my 52 years. Both eyes which were blurry were diagnosed with glaucoma, and my blood tests showed high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and very high hypertension. I couldn't believe it nor I cannot accept what's happening in my body. From then, I started my maintainance meds which I was so hesitant to take but I have to. Now, I am careful with my body.
Jeanniebugs
@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
@yoalldudes I felt so bad at first, but in the end I realized I have to take care of my health now.
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
9 Jul 23
Thank you for sharing your story. You had a good run up to 51 that is amazing. I do hope for some healthy years ahead of me praying and hoping.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
@jeanbug23 That is the silver lining, I guess.
Amber
@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
8 Jul 23
You are a tough lady, so I predict you handle your coming years like a boss.
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
8 Jul 23
Thank you for your opinion on me but really Im chicken sht LOL
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
8 Jul 23
40 is the new 20 in my book.
allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Jul 23
allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Jul 23
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
8 Jul 23
I like your attitude. But mine is evident with physical changes LOL.
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much2say
@much2say (56057)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Jul 23
I am in my mid 50s . . . life has just gone on that any transitions just snuck or crept in . I find it good to stay productive and maintain what we can. Surprises - oh yes - let's hope for the good ones!!
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
8 Jul 23
I agree with staying productive and also keeping mentally sharp. Amen to all the good surprises. Sometimes I feel what we get are trade offs sometimes.
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much2say
@much2say (56057)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Jul 23
@yoalldudes Staying healthy, physically active and strong (as much as possible) is important too. Trade offs - that is true - ah such is life.