How old are you?

I forgot to add..I am 77 next week. and I have been very aware of death since preschool days. I remember hoping that I would not be very poor in my next life..I was about five brought up CofE and I ouldn't believe how brave my mother was being so near death because of her age..(she died when she was 95). My favourite places as a child were graveyards..I loved reading gravestones and was so impressed by their bravery, 'thy will be done' after listing many dead children. Now I love resurrecting dead ancestors. I go deep into their lives as I can and pay homage. All those hopes and weddings and babies...all gone and forgotten. But not by me. But now I don't fear it and hope I don't come back, as life is hard whatever species ...perhaps a bird. It must be brilliant to fly under your own steam.

Yes, Caleo, it is the manner of death which is scary. I suppose we fear prolonged suffering and pain, naturally, but not death itself.

Hope this makes you all feel a little better I'm now 43, I was diagnosed with severe heart failure at 36. My dad died suddenly aged 49. My point is don't worry about the week the month the year ahead live each day as it comes to the fullest, I have everything to live for now, 1st time granny I'm so glad my eldest had a baby whilst she was young lol

I am 71. Retired at 69 and would still be working but for Covid. Had one heart attack five years ago. Since retiring I have had time to reflect on my mortality but since it is inevitable I have decided not to worry about it. ?

How old am I? A bit older than my teeth ?.

I'm almost 75, 3 years older than my dad when he died and only another 3 years to go before I'm older than my mother when she died. I feel I have always just 'got on' with my life, good or bad and have accepted I will die one day. It doesn't really bother me. However I have always been reasonably fit and healthy but now suffering minor ailments which cause a lot of pain and which curtail my activities. I hate that and can see a time when I've had enough and I'm ready to go. I hope that's long before I become dependent on anyone else.

I have always encouraged my family to be open and discuss these things and feel that I'm preparing my young DGC by regularly saying things like, 'You'll remember this and laugh when I'm dead.' on fun (or funny) occasions. One thing's for sure, we are all going to die so we may as well make the most of every day and stop fretting about it.

Joking aside, I do think that the older you get there are times when you might ponder your mortality and become aware that you have spent more time on Earth than you now have left to live on it. I think that’s probably normal, but there’s little point in worrying about it. I think that for most of us, it’s the quality of our life and the way the lead up to our death might be that can be concerning. Overall, though, I try not to dwell on it and aim to live each day as it comes in the best way I’m able to.

All I would say is why are you dwelling on something that is upsetting you

Put it out of your mind and go out for a lovely walk in the fresh air instead

When asked my age by my very young DGD I proclaimed I’m 21. ?
She wondered why I’m younger than her daddy (our son) who is 36. Hmm. Okay, I’m now ‘officially’ 37.
He and his older brother think DH and I can do everything we did when they were young and with the same gusto. That’s heartening but in reality we display the signs of our age; add 30 years on to the alleged 37 for both of us.
Pretty soon, she’ll suss me though she never asks granddad how old he is!

I will be 65 next month. Eek! How did that happen? I am very much aware of what I see as limited time now left to do some of the things I might enjoy. I do have some health conditions - well life has been stressful. I do sometimes feel a little fearful of my future but try to come back at it with a positive attitude. I would love to see my GC grow up.

I’m 68 and pretty pragmatic about ageing. I was diagnosed with severe heart failure and a prognosis of possibly 3 years- that was 4 years ago and I’m still here!
My parents lived to 96 and 93, dying within 3 months of each other so theoretically I could have another 25 years but it’s very unlikely.
I don’t worry about dying it’s how that slightly concerns me, nothing I can do about that though.
I and trying to be upbeat and positive as much of the time as I can (not always easy!) and I have plenty of interests to keep me occupied so I am very rarely bored.
My two DCs are doing very well and my two DGCs are wonderful ?

Bijou wow you are wonderful 99 and still going strong and they say older folk don’t use the Internet
When is your Birthday we must have a big celebration on here? ??

Ageing isn't much fun, especially with long term health problems, but better than the alternative.?

I have suddenly become aware of my mortality and it has led to unwelcome rumination. I am 71 and fit and healthy. I suddenly felt overwhelmingly sad that I did not have the grandchildren that my friends have. Silly I know.. Still have my DH who is lovely and good friends. I should be counting my blessings.