I'm falling apart

[PamNY]

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I don't buy that wholesale. This is not about the OP now, but about aging in general. I think alot of people (no one here, mind you) stop taking proper care of themselves through diet and exercise, experience pains and aches and such, and blame it on "getting old." In fact, they are getting fat and lazy and not taking care of themselves!

My mother is approaching 70. She does yoga and rides her bike and keeps lean. She takes no meds (well, I take that back, she takes lithium--and thank goodness for that!), and has no "aches and pains." Friggin almost 70!!

Have I experienced aches and pains? Absolutely. A few years ago I developed very bad back problems--ack, it's because I'm getting old! My doctor wanted to give me pain relievers. I said no way, take me to the source so I can fix the problem that started this. I did that, and yes I have to pay special attention to my back and keep my weight down and pay particular attention to my core strength. But I'm not taking any meds and my back is much better...as is the rest of me because I'm taking care of the whole thing. A friend of mine, on the other hand, just takes the pills, gains weight, and complains about both the pain and her weight, says she's getting old! Go figure.

Take the best care of yourself as possible. Yes, of course, some people will have medical issues that are beyond their control and that have to be addressed and that's fine. But don't wither away in a pity party of aging!

Thank you.

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Tulip, I agree with you completely. I am 59, by the way.

To the OP, my sympathies -- having a lot of stuff go wrong at once is awful, but it can happen at any age. I would encourage you to avoid anticipating problems related to menopause; everything I've ever heard was a total crock.

Pam

[Zen]

I will say this much. Five years ago one of my doctors told me i had reached the five year survivor mark. I was stunned. I never considered dying, the thought had never crossed my mind. I only considered doing what I had to do and moving on.
So I deal with it and do what I can and no,it doesn't get any easier as I get older.