Dreading turning 60 tomorrow

Gonegirl, thank you.

celebrate it! I dreaded mine too,im 63 now, it has brought
my mortality into question and I have more aches and pains,one thing, you cannot hold the years back! I too feel in my 20s in my head at least! slow down, im sure you have learnt a lot about life being a nurse,be a shining light not a grumpy old so and so, to the younger ones, happy birthday!

Who was it who made 'big' birthdays 'big'? They're all big for me. In fact I had an injection of significantly more quality at the ripe old age of 74. Still all good and recognise daily how important reasonable health is. I'm very fortunate in that arena so far and very grateful to be so. It makes such a difference. I do remember thinking 46 was ancient. Bring it on, say I.

Hi MarieLL I think everyone reaches an age when they realise that time is running out as you put it, or at least, that the best part, the fittest and healthiest and possibly happiest times are behind us.It’s natural to realise that, after all.
You are living on your own, which probably makes a difference too.All anyone can do is to make the best of what you have in life, don’t dwell on age/illness/death.
60 isn’t elderly and you can hopefully go on enjoying life for a long time yet.
If you have a circle of friends and clubs to attend, even better. Getting old doesn’t come with a manual and it’s a first time for us all!

Happy birthday for today and hope you enjoy it. Each year seems to fly by at an alarming rate and having celebrated my 64tb last month I can assure you it's not that bad! I couldn't get the old Beatles song out of my head ( When I'm 64) .
I think we are all tweny something in our heads, until we glance in the mirror! Don't dwell on the number, just enjoy your day.

I am 66 and feel better now than I ever have - the good thing is I am semi retired and can do what I have always wanted to do - health is good and family are all grown up. I feel the same as I did when I was about 18, and I see now why children think 20 is very old!

Only 60?! For goodness sake, enjoy, girl! 80 coming up here - now that’s entirely different (I think). Happy birthday for tomorrow.

I'm 62, and also divorced...for many years. I've a good circle of friends and like to socialise. I'm still very much alive, fashionable and love a drink and a boogie.
I cherish each day having come through cancer. I can quite honestly say ive never been happier.
If you feel 22 then my advice is embrace that, and live life to the full. Btw Happy Birthday girl...you got this ?

Happy birthday ?!
I'm 74, but only 24 in my head! I went on a Danube river cruise last month and am on a Baltic cruise next month - both on my own. Life is out there to be lived, and you have plenty of living left to do!

Age is a number means nothing.You can be old at 20 young at 60 its a presence of mind that important enjoy life embrace it

Happy birthday! Don’t despair! Keep mobile - eat well - keep in touch with friends- and keep interested in the world and people! My family sent me on an Outward Bound Course at 61 - I even did Rock climbing! I’m now more than 20 years older than you - lucky to be in good health.
Above all keep positive.

I know exactly how you are feeling as I felt exactly the same a couple of years ago when I turned 60. I told everyone no cards with 60 on and definately no party. The day came and went with afternoon tea with my 2 daughters and that was it - just another birthday which it was. I am sure once the day has passed you will feel better as thats all it is - another day! Saying that I do hope you have a lovely “birthday” and do something nice.

Happy Birthday Marie. ? I hope you have a great day.
My family marked my 60th at my parents house. They all gathered there, and when I called in, we had a surprise party.
A lot has happened since then, and I'm happily approaching 68.
Life is full and good. Enjoy it while you're still fit and able. Happy day.

If you feel positive and happy clappy good for you. If you don't that's equally acceptable.

Happy birthday MarieLL59. Enjoy it. I'm 72 tomorrow, yikes!! Anyway I'm fit, healthy, and very, very busy with all my clubs, groups, little (paid) jobs, volunteering etc. I've never had more friends and I feel really valued.
Try to stay fit and healthy (don't bother with the gym) walk, talk, meet friends, stay slim, join clubs, read books/poetry. Have a great time. Can be the best time of your life if you let it.

Annaram1 Respect!

From sixty to seventy plus were probably the best years of my life. I suddenly got brave about foreign travel. DD2 had not yet met her one and only. So we had great times going for girly trips together. (She has met said one and only now, but it's ok because I am, at 77, feeling pretty knackered)

You have a lot to look forward to. Best wishes.

Well, well, well! Happy birthday spring chicken!! I am 78 nd a few days ago I booked a last minute holiday to Egypt, A week's cruise down the Nile with lots of visits to wonderful sites, and then a week in a place called Hurghada. I am excited but totally terrified , as I always am whenever I travel to far-flung places. My dear husband died after a lengthy fight against Alzheimers and a stroke. Fortunately we had some good times together before he got ill.
Do exciting things while you have your health, make wonderful memories, and you will never feel old!

P.s. We are actually looking forward to it. Please pray it doesn't rain.

It sure beats the alternative!

MarieLL59 Happy Birthday! Cherrytree59 I'm with you on the state pension thing! Turning 60 would be just that little bit sweeter if things hadn't changed! I'm 60 in a few weeks and my husband an I are taking ourselves off to the coast for a few days. A nice quiet time (and probably a few glasses of wine!) I struggled to cope with turning 40 and 50 but I feel different this time. In fact I'm a calmer person all round these days. I don't work anymore and the kids have left home. Perhaps thats why! MarieLL59 - go and look at some family photos of older relatives when they were 60. Then look at yourself. I bet theres a world of difference! Hope you are having a marvellous day!

Happy birthday MarieLL59 ? ?
Hello everyone, first time poster here
I too was dreading my 60th birthday, since I hit 50 I've had both my hips replaced, my overies removed and a prolapse!!! I kept thinking what's going to fall off etc when I get to 60 (in a few weeks). My eldest brother convinced me (& my twin bro) to have a summer festival with a 60's hippy theme. We reluctantly agreed. Our family's can't wait wait to camp out, use portaloos (!!!) dress up and celebrate, and that's just the grown ups. I've learnt to embrace my age, after all you can't turn the clock back and I don't believe I'd really want to.
Enjoy your 60th birthday and remember we don't pay for NHS perceptions any more !

Age is just a number! I'm 67 but don't feel any different from when I was in my 20s. Better, in fact. I've got more time to myself, more money(!) (Or at least it feels like it), grandchildren (the joy without the aggravation), security (house), AND apparently people in their 60s can expect to live another 20-30 years!

My goodness me - just think more about the positives you mentioned and lucky you, from what you say, you're only 23 tomorrow

As long as you have health and enough money to do more or less what you want in life, what does age matter? Just get on with it!