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Does anyone feel old and useless with age?

Posted by sally12345 @sally12345, Sep 13, 2023

Hi, I'm almost 64.. I'm feeling old and useless. My strength isn't good anymore. Like it used to be mainly side effects of meds. My health is poor with cvsd. Osteoporosis, poor circulation, hearing , eyesight, you name it's going. I always took care of myself. Now I've gotten older and everything's wrong, my grandkids don't a want me around and they are little still. No friends to talk with or do things with. Why is it we spend our lifetime taking care of family. Loving friends to end up , old and tired. Useless.

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rashida | @rashida | 1 day ago
In reply to @kforrest "water aerobics helps me although they have to lower me into the pool with a hydraulic..." + (show)
@kforrest

water aerobics helps me although they have to lower me into the pool with a hydraulic chair.

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@kforrest I would love to do thst, but chlorine does a number on my skin! Unfortunately where I live, there is no saltwater pool available.

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rashida | @rashida | 1 day ago
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@zoolook85

Well I understand feeling useless in old age. I'm 83 and have lost communication with one son and seldom hear from my grandsons. Then I was diagnosed about a year ago with autism! I lived my whole messed-up life not knowing I was autistic. I've spent the last year re-viewing my life with this new knowledge. Luckily, My health is not too bad. Neuropathy, IBS, recurring skin cancers (minor), arthritis in my hands. I've been depressed and anxious and confused my whole life. The depression has gotten a little better with age but the anxiety is through the roof. I have one friend. I try to stay busy with things around my house and in my shop and I do crossword puzzles and watch videos ( as "distracting" as possible). I am not suicidal but don't fear an easy death. I think the kids blame us elders for all their problems and maybe they got a point.

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@zoolook85 I have always suspected I have autism - or that I am at least along it’s spectrum! How did you go about getting an official diagnosis? I would like to do that!

I can relate to everything you have said!

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zoolook85 | @zoolook85 | 1 day ago

I was seeing a psychologist and she gave me a preliminary test and then referred me to a place that gave me the evaluation. I feel that it was definitely worth the time, trouble and cost.

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