@dmbwa99362

Well I am 79 in February. Don't worry! There are many ways to live a long life.
You are just having a panic attack. Check with your doc. about this. Worrying can also take years off your life...so don't.

@dmbwa99362 I'm not discounting the way you feel but I have a daughter your age who just suddenly became a widow. I am 84 and still hanging in there. And yes, I was in the fashion business and was kind of vain about my looks. Now my hair is thinning I have four eyelashes on each eye and I have lines in my face that seemed to come on overnight. To me you are still young and have lots of life left. On other hand I don't buy green bananas.

@dmbwa99362 If you are only 61 you have many new experiences ahead, people you can make laugh or smile, or bring comfort to. Look forward to each new adventure. I have met many new folks and we have laughed together particularly when my shrunken body can no longer reach either the top shelves or even the bottom shelves and they always ask to help and then 5 min. later we are sharing stories.

@dmbwa99362 I know full well about it happening overnight. I'm still in shock about how my mobility is affected...back issues, foot and ankle problems..
and also balance issues. I always thought I would always feel the same... Hard Awakening!!!!

@seniormiz @bmbwa99362
It does catch you off guard. Up through my 50’s, I was so active- walking around campus still feeling I was in my 20’s. Bammo- then came my 60’s and all sorts of things started surfacing. I find that the more you fight aging, the more depressed you can get. I just try to do the right exercise, diet, mental health support, and etc. Yes, I’m fighting cervical dystonia, osteoporosis, and balancing other oddities, but I can’t let it all “win” and get me down. My mom always said to fill your well with positive things. This can be hard when you get up in the morning and scream (aghast) at the image in the mirror! lol.
Who in the heck would believe that our skin would just hang there-even with diligent exercise (where’s my muscle tone- what happened to my rear-end? Good gravy)? Many of us are struggling with very serious illnesses/conditions. Our focus is in finding the right support to help us maneuver these struggles, find answers, and continue to get well, overall. Don’t think of the time you have left. My husband used the analogy of a yardstick and point how much time he had left. I finally hit him with it! Live each moment; surround yourself with positive thinking, supportive people; and thank God (others) for each day to live again.

And yes, if anyone finds a miracle moisturizer, a great exercise for improving muscle tone (or heck, maybe a body girdle)… let me know. 🙂

@dmbwa99362
I turned 66 this year, just a wee older than you. Also in March! Yes, the body/mind breaks down, like it or not, but I have noticed people who are not very active tend to have the biggest problems. I'm talking about people who have accidents or illnesses that prevent them from mind/ body movement. Personally, if I live to be 130, I still won't have enough time to do everything I want. I have been through the family, friends, moving, husbands, businesses, and traveling the world. Now I'm finally doing what I'm really here to do, and loving every minute of it, even with hurts, pains, frustrations and set backs mentally and physically. I can pick up a rock and hit 70, but I know just how much I can accomplish by that time. A LOT. This is what keeps the old hamster 🐹 wheel going. 🙃