Turning 65 and feeling panicky ..why ?

You're a mere youngster Bea. I wish I was 65 again. I'm 18 years older than you and still standing.
But sorry to read of your problems and do hope that you will be ok. Let's hope the new meds well for you. Good luck.

I'll be 70 on Saturday and I'm honoured that they're marking my next milestone with Trooping of the Colour

I feel no different apart from stiffer knees, I'm still 21 in my head.

Bea65 I can really identify with your post having turned 65 last month. I was fine with 60 but for some reason 65 suddenly felt really old. Not helped by telling our family that after lockdowns we had decided we did not want to spend our later years in our current house and so would be selling and looking for a flat in a nicer quieter area. They all assumed we were talking about sheltered housing!
I was horrified as I feel we are nowhere near ready for that step. In retrospect I can see the logic and think I am a bit in denial.
I do appreciate that we are very lucky to still be here. I must say I found Franbern's lovely positive post very inspiring.
We are determined to enjoy the years to come as best we can while we (mainly) have our health.

Its important that you are allowed these feelings regardless of the thoughts of others in how long you have lived and how long others haven't lived. I am sure you are more resilient than you think. Take care xx

I am nearly 80 and getting the wobbles. Sixty five is the prime of life. Enjoy it.

I'm 65 in August, I'll be entering my final year at work and putting a big chart to count off the days somewhere out of view. I've just started running again, doing lots of exercise and I've lost 2.5 stone. All this is because I want an active and healthy retirement if possible. I feel better now, and more optimistic than I have for some time.