Wonder when you first noticed you were aging quickly

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When I was asked my age - such as in the bank or the doctor's - and nobody looked surprised!

I can’t remember exactly his old I was but it was when I grunted “Oof!” when I sat down and had to push myself up again by the armrests!

Skydancer

When I was asked my age - such as in the bank or the doctor's - and nobody looked surprised!

Ooh, how rude of them! 🤣

Cherrytree Don’t worry about seeing your family at the wedding. Sadly at family occasions I have noticed that several of my younger cousins seem to be catching up with me.

I was about 50. My (previously lovely) knees had lost some definition.
....miserable!

Just realised I've said this earlier but thought i was about 55!
It's an old thread!
Apologies.

70 seems to have been the turning point for me - I am just turned 80 now. It began with a pain in my back which has got steadily worse and spread from one joint to another. Every few months another ache or pain seems to come along. I really resent it when I see people who appear to be my age (like my horrid neighbour) physically spry. However she had dementia and I dont so thats a blessing.

About 45 - that's when I first noticed the veins on the backs of my hands becoming prominent. Raised blue 'road map' lines and even worse now. As I've also got long and thin fingers both hands look like I've borrowed them from a corpse.
And so many celebs have so much cosmetic surgery in their face, but it's the hands that give them away.

I look a good deal younger than my actual age. That's what I'm told anyway. I now reply "my packaging is holding up well but I need some of the contents replacing!" I was really fit and healthy until I hit my 70's but developed a heart problem at 72. I still look young and well, just don't feel it! I think I'm lucky with the bone structure of my face and body type and cannot take any credit except always being careful to stay the same weight which becomes increasingly difficult because of the drugs I have to take.

I've aged considerably in the past year for some reason. Well, it might be because I'll be 83 this month I suppose - so I'm lucky to have felt good this long I suppose!
But I do remember as a 30-something mum of three children returning to my home town after a gap of four years or so living abroad and being shocked at how everyone had aged while I'd been away. And then it dawned on me, and I went home and had a good look in the mirror ........

I’m 71 today and after a busy summer I’m feeling my age. I have a lot of health problems, but I manage to keep them under control most of the time. I don’t know if it’s my attitude or my looks, but people are usually surprised when they discover my age. I’m ten years older than my handsome, super fit, slim husband, but people assume we’re the same age or that he’s older. I think that there’s often a visible, rapid change in the ten years from 70 to 80, so I expect to see more wrinkles and crepey skin appearing along with thinning hair.

At around that age I noticed the texture of the skin on my arms changed, felt softer somehow. Now at 78 I would be glad to have just that change. All has gone south and in certain lights and mirrors my face and neck are quite turkey-like. I was told at the weekend that I looked nowhere near my age, but think she was just being kind. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with looking ones age, so it doesn't bother me at all.

GranEd

When I looked in the mirror and saw my mum looking at me!!

When I looked in mirror & saw my mums sister looking at me (in her 80s)

I’m 73 and grateful every morning that I wake up. Had both cataracts removed. First operation went wrong as it was very complicated but has been corrected by a fabulous team and I decided to risk going ahead with the second operation and was scared stiff. So glad I managed to find the strength as it was a success. Now have 20/20 vision. No reading, distance or TV glasses required. Absolutely delighted after more eye tests than hot dinners. Can now see the crumbs in the kitchen and on the floor etc. Only downside is seeing the wrinkles I never knew I had. Having said that I can see all the glamorous TV lady celebs have enormous wrinkles in their 60’s. I’m working overtime on Estée Lauder night repair which does help. My stepdad encouraged me to wear anti wrinkle cream on my neck from age 18. I thought it was a bit early but took his advice. With my new supersonic eyesight thanks to the Consultants at the Western Eye Hospital I can see no wrinkles on my neck. Long may that last. Ladies, all that really matters is that we all wake up tomorrow and say hello.

When I could only do the gardening in 1 hour stints. I set myself specific jobs each day now and keep a diary of what needs doing. It makes me feel as if I am achieving something and the garden seems to like it.

Nearly 80 and haven’t felt it yet of course there are differences but they seem to arrive gradually and just get fitted it to normal

I was 70 last autumn and I really feel it’s been downhill since then. I sleep a good 10 hours every night but still not ready to get up. I apparently snore now and talk in my sleep. For the first time in my life I nod off in the afternoon if I sit down.

I can no longer hang on to go to the loo, I have to go urgently.
I used to walk fast, now I seem to dilly dally. I have just about given up on my afternoon walks which I know is not good. I just can’t be bothered.

This year has made me feel really old and I don’t like it.

I was in a nearby town shopping recently. DH was trying on a jumper. The assistant came over to see if we needed any help, and said “I think we’re related”. I said “ Oh, I don’t think so”, but when she said her name, turned out she was a half cousin who I hadn’t seen for about 40 years.

She said “Well, you obviously haven’t changed much as I recognised you and thought, I’m sure that’s Calendargirl”.

Felt quite chuffed.

😊

(When she said who she was, I realised that yes, I recognised her also. We had a nice chat).

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17 FEB 2023

I think people say someone looks younger in the hope of having it reciprocated.. better to just age gracefully and hopefully without too many physical problems.. being healthy is far more important to me than looks..

lemsip

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*17 FEB 2023*

Yes, we know it’s ‘old’, but still quite relevant, surely?

I've been noticing that I'm ageing slowly since about my fortieth year.

Actually, now I actually think about it, I've been noticing that I've been ageing since I was about ten. People who say they don't notice until they are "well aged" are in denial imo.

I always looked young for my age - I had a very physically demanding FT job, exercised regularly and enjoyed good health both physically and mentally. Now retired and following some serious physical problems that have hugely affected my mental health I have started to show my age. But the health issue is manageable and I am determined to overcome everything that I throws at me.
My attitude has always been "there's always someone else worse off".
for all those worse off than me.

Proves that I am getting old..........I didn't notice that the OP is from Feb 23