Dreading turning 60 tomorrow

Happy Birthday, you will always be 22 in your head, so am I, a decade older than you

BlueSapphire, you are a girl after my own heart. Long may we both travel!
And the same to all other Grans. Embrace life, seize it with both hands. Run with it!
Birthdays are to be enjoyed, not matter how many you have. Where is the great Bijou today? She admitted to 96 recently. Because of her advice I now have a bit of Guinness every day. Its ghastly, but I may get used to it, if I live long enough.

MarieLL59 I felt exactly the same as you. I got used to the idea, and work even harder now with healthy eating and doing some exercise, just to keep everything moving. That feeling came back when I reached 65 and 2 weeks ago got my first pension! Like you still working. This feeling will settle down, enjoy your 60th birthday.

I didn’t mind turning 60 or even 70 but when my eldest child turned 50 I couldn’t believe I had a child that old!

Like you I really struggled when I turned 60. I was surprised by this because no other milestone had ever bothered me. Still not sure what it was that bothered me particularly about that age. There is no longevity in my family so perhaps subconsciously that was part of it and i had recently lost a younger sibling. At the moment, 18 months later, I appreciate that I have some time left, I can work and I'm mobile and can spend a lot of time with family. All of these are very important to me. Focus on what is important to you and enjoy the time you have. 60 is not old for most people

Just celebrated my 60th - if you’re 22 in your head enjoy it. It’s just another day really. Try to embrace it. I’ve loved my free transport pass, had a lovely family party and I am of to Bali on Thursday to continue the celebration with my son and his family who live in Brunei. My business class ticket was a present to myself!! I feel more liberated and much happier than when I was 50!! ?

I'm 59 and will be 60 next January I have a little time to think about it but feel as long I'm healthy and keep fit I'll be grateful to be 60! Embrace it!

Yes it does get better, but only if you let. Best wishes

I was 60 a month ago but had a lovely birthday, with my family (sons, their partners, my husband, grandchildren). I felt really elderly for a couple of weeks, but then actually realised that when I compare myself to some people my age, I'm doing alright!

I don't look 60 - I've been told that- I colour my hair, ALWAYS wear a full face of make-up, I keep fairly fit by going to Zumba and aerobics. (I'm overweight but tackling that)I'm not on any tablets other than antidepressants, so I must be OK.

60 isn't old, nor does it mean that life is going downhill. Many people don't get to 60 or are in poor health.

Got my bus pass at 60, retired at 65, now 71 but 18 in my head (and in behaviour at times). I'm lucky, in very good health, have time and energy for lots of activities, meeting up with friends etc. Sadly DH not so good health-wise so it's as well I retired when I did. I loved my job but I'm loving my retirement.

It’s only a number....

You're alive and in good health?? ( i hope)good kids/grandkids.. so try not to dwell on age its just a number...

Yeah, 70 now! It’s ok

I was dreading reaching 60, but it turned out to be just another day, I was lucky enough to retire just afterwards and found that I had lots more time for myself. Sometimes my body realises I am now nearly 68 but as long as I don't look in the mirror for too long I am ok As long as you have reasonable health, obviously bits will drop off as you age, but do things while you can, enjoy your life and family. Hope you have a lovely Birthday

In my family the females never get older then 39 or we reverse the numbers so happy 6th b/day

On being a Seenager:
- I have everything I wanted as a teenager, but 50 years later
- I don't have to go to school or work (well maybe for a few more years)
- I get an allowance every week.
- I have my own pad.
- I don't have a curfew
- I have a drivers license and my own car
- I don't have to worry about getting pregnant
- I don't have acne

Got this from the internet - look on the bright side!

Happy Birthday you Spring Chicken! I was 71 this week. I can't believe it, but sadly it's true. Like everyone else, in my head I feel much younger, about 32! I'm reliably told I don't look my age although when I look in the mirror with my specs on I recoil in horror at the old bat looking back at me.
Enjoy your sixties, keep active and make the most of every moment, for in the blink of an eye you'll soon be 70 ?

Lol marmight you’re not an old bat

marie my DMiL once said it was alright in your 50s with your 60s to look forward to, but not so good in your 60’s with your 70’s to look forward to.
All I can say is that at 69, I feel healthier, fitter and happier than I did at 59.
Don’t leave retirement too long, and enjoy every minute, it will never come again

I know exactly how you feel, having reached that milestone very recently. Of course, rationally, it's just another day, but I agree that it's a time when we take stock and wonder about the future. However, now that psychologically I have come to terms with it, I know think whoopee, no more milestones for another decade (if I am lucky). Happy Birthday!

I've had days when I feel like you do, I will be sixty in June. But who knows what the future holds ? There is always the possibility of a telegram from the Queen. Every day is a new opportunity- live life to the full - enjoy it. It's an age where we don't or shouldn't have so many hang ups or worry what others think. I still think I'm 30 I can't believe how time has flown. My mum passed suddenly at 74 and that worried me but let's not waste time worrying. No one will live forever and sometimes that's hard to accept but lots of very brave children have gone before their time so we must live the best life we can. Pension would be nice but seems a way off yet. Happy birthday - enjoy.

It is just a day like any other. Nothing happens to you overnight!

Keep in mind that you feel 22 and go with that. Look after your health, wealth and beauty and keep optimistic. All the studies say that older people are happier.

I am 62 and life has never been better.

SStay healthy stay fit and if you feel 22 then carry on like that My best friend is 79 and looks about 40 has a very full life and enjoys it to the full, I am not there yet but we have an aging population so the idea of it all downhill from here is becoming a bit irrelevant.

I found 50 was the worst one, it just sounds so boring! 60 didn't seem so bad in comparison and I could start working towards full on eccentricity. In my head of course I am still 21, or 18 on a good day.

60?!! That's no age at all!! I'm 76, DH 79! We are, I will admit, a little creaky, but still have our marbles, love life, adore our three grandchildren and are enormously proud of, and grateful for our two middle aged children. Heavens, you've got years yet to make hay!! Enjoy!!!!

Oh Happy Day Marie x