Dreading turning 60 tomorrow

The future, post 60, is bright. Halogen headlight bright.
Grab it and run.

I think it's pretty normal to stop and think at these milestones.....

It came on me very suddenly. I had my children late in life so I was doing the school gate stuff when I was in my 40's. I just kind of carried on then BOOM, menopause, very elderly parents everything changes.

It's not so bad. If you keep an ee on your health and eat proper food, lots of veg, quality meat, the odd glass of wine, be careful about taking too many pills, you should be fine.

I suggest you keep mobile too. I'm well over 70 but still doing PPI in research, inspecting hospital units to be sure they are patient friendly, lots of research activities.

The odd hobby, too, like reading, sewing, gaming, and helping out children and grandchildren when needed.

Now I've had vision correction surgery I can go back to driving once all healed up and stable.

There's lots of good things still in life, and I'm busier than when I was working. So good luck, there's lots of life in you yet.

I was 60 in January and couldn't give a hoot. It's only 59+1! Think of it it like that maybe? I'm on my own, but still try to get around and about! Happy Birthday!

I’m 61.. I’d prefer to be 41.. but what the heck..
I’m still working and will until I’m 66. Very physical and stressful job ( NHS) need I say more!
But I’m thankful that I’m healthy enough to do it.
I do have those feelings some times that I’m probably ( if I’m lucky) in the last couple of decades of life. But I’m enjoying what I have.
I’m sure tomorrow won’t feel that bad. Embrace it.
Happy birthday

I retired from the NHS aged 66. Now I am 69 I thoroughly enjoy life - looking after my 2 year old grandson who is a delight, art classes, swimming group, walking group, coffees and lunches with friends, church community, free bus pass, Senior Railcard, library - if you have your health there are endless opportunities to enjoy life free of family ties. Get together with friends the same age. Investigate your town for the many activities you can get involved in. I wish I could have enjoyed life this much when I was in my angst-ridden teens and early twenties.

I'll be 60 in 2 years and I dread it. I'm scared at how fast life is going and am scared of old age and all it brings. 60 to me means old age is getting closer. I will be so grateful to get to old age ( my son never even made it to 30) but 60 seems to be the turning point towards it in my head. So I know where you are coming from. I miss my past and fear my future. All of a sudden I realise how fast is all going. I need to change my thinking fast.

Only problem i have with being 74 is that no one my age likes my kind of music ? I like metal,heavy rock & Blues. Do i worry? No! Just turn the volume up ?

I wish I was 60! I'll be 70 this year. Enjoy your day.

Well if I feel like I do this time next year when I'm approaching 80 then I'll have a lot to be thankful for and my way of looking at it is " why should I feel any different ?"
Okay, one or two health problems but nothing to get excited about as the problem was sorted years ago and duly medicated since, so I certainly don't feel as though I have one foot in the grave. Fortunately I'm mobile, a brisk walker, eyesight okay and " on the ball " with lots of things.

Strangely enough when I was 60 I thought at the time that it was a huge leap from 59, and still do for some unknown reason yet the years that follow are a walk-over. However, if you're fit enough now there's no reason why you can't carry on and just allow the years to roll by while you enjoy them. You won't even notice !

Happy Birthday for tomorrow and enjoy your day. I was in Oz enjoying a champagne breakfast at the time

Happy Birthday! ?
Do you feel any different from 12 hours ago? Thought not!
Ages ending in -9 always sound as if you are being “economical with the truth” anyway.
So enjoy 60 (and who says you have to change any more digits!)

I loved being 60! I got my bus pass, reductions at Boots, B&Q and many others. I got my teacher's pension, meagre though it is and I generally enjoyed life.

Now becoming 70 was a different matter .....

A very Happy Birthday to you. I'm 66 next month and certainly don't feel it. Don't worry about numbers just take each day as it comes.

Many Happy Returns to you and to Ginny!

I too dreaded turning 60, it seemed a new era, I kept telling myself even the local newspaper would not be interested in the headline 'woman drops dead at 60'!

Ten years on, I didn't have quite the same dread about the next decade. I think at 60 you are forced to actually consider that at some point you really are going to die, and it makes sense to thoroughly enjoy the years you have left. Ten years ago women retired at 60, now you are expected to work on, so even the State doesn't think you are past it!

With any luck your health will hold out, and you could have up to 30 years left, as others have said. Enjoy your family, travel as much as work will allow, plan for fun things to do when you do retire. You are still a spring chicken, enjoy every minute!

I’m an optimistic person but must admit to feeling sad every now and again about my age. I’m 65y this August.

Once, musing on it, I thought of life as being in 5 stages.

0 - 15y school
15 - 30y job, marry and children
30 - 45y busy with teens
45 - 60y menopause, perhaps more money & time for self
60 - 75y (perhaps) a last shout out

Sorry if this seems downbeat but it is how I see it. I do (so far) enjoy good health with no mobility problems so I know I’m veryfortunate. I think it’s just how I feel - a bit sad thinking how much less is in front of me now.

But I shrug it off and try, like my husband, not to dwell on ageing too much!

MarieLL59

Wishing you a very happy birthday ????

I am 61 still have no idea how that happened. It’s not “old” as it was in our Grans day.

I was more uncomfortable turning 40, than 60. Make the most of each day - enjoy the life you have.

MarieLL
Happy Birthday ?
I turned 60 last month.
It was fine.
I looked in the mirror and was just the same as day before.
In my head I am still in my 30's as I am still chasing young children around all be it my grandchildren now.

We are older but also wiser and can draw on the past experiences to make are future years count
A new chapter waiting for us to write the story....


My only my grumble was no state pension but on the plus side it means we are not called 'Old age pensioners'!

Happy birthday. Life is what you make it, isn't it? Those big birthdays can seem daunting but they're just numbers. Think of all the accumulated wisdom you've gained. Would you want to go back to being young again? I certainly wouldn't.

77 today and I still work contracts and have a lively group of friends. When I was 68 I had to reinvent myself after divorce.

Try not to dwell on the years behind you, focus on what fabulous years you could have ahead. Each one pristine and waiting for you to put your mark on it. Whatever it is you've always wanted to do, - just DO it! Dream it and do it.

Happy birthday! I hope you have a lovely day, although it's grey outside here!
I'm not far behind you and this year my DD will fly the nest to uni - I am dreading it. In the last few months I have been putting myself first a bit more - accepting all invitations to nights out, etc. so that I feel that I have my own life.
I have been trying to decide what to do in this next chapter of my life - I want to ensure that it is exciting, purposeful and fulfilling, not just marking time until I have grandchildren (if I am lucky).

Happy Birthday
Don’t you remember dreading turning 30? and then 40 etc

I dreaded it as well, I sometimes can’t believe I’m in my mid sixties! I feel no different than I felt in my mid twenties.

Time has started to run out of course, but all the more reason to make the most of what we have left

Looking back I think my sixties were the best ten years of my life, both the most fulfilling careerwise and the happiest because of all my lovely grandchildren.
I know I was lucky to have good health and boundless energy. I continued to work well into my seventies but did start to get a bit weary. I hope you are able to enjoy your sixties - why not?

Happy Birthday .
I got a new lease of life at 60 , retired , visited DS in New-Zealand , traveled alone as OH didn't fancy the long journey , had a great time , then took off for Japan to see DD3 the following year .
I am one of the lucky ones who could retire at 60 and making the most of it still at 81

Marie it really is just a number.

When I have to give my age, I say 49 ... as in 1949!

I've had a lot of fun since turning 60, and here I am turning 70 this year. I don't give it much thought.

Happy birthday!

74 and still believe I m in my twenties but thinking I m lucky to still be around keep myself busy and still think I m invincible others tell me I m not , spoilsports
There are much much worse things than being 60 wish that was my next birthday blimey you’re a babe