How to deal with aging anxiety?

Thanks, Gail. Sometimes things do seem just overwhelming. e.g. yesterday when my ophthalmologist added Rx for dry eye, although grateful for hope of clearing up (pun intended) chronic blurriness...all I could think of was my ever-growing list of Rx's - 10 needed for chronic conditions, not to mention drugs used occasionally, such as ambien for insomnia, nitro for angina; amoxicillin for dental work, etc). It's a lot to manage! I guess this is the "price" we pay for longevity...in generations past, people didn't live as long...but I don't think their bodies fell apart in so many different ways. Wish there were shortcuts to medication management...Then, too, there is the challenge of scheduling all the various specialists...Wish I had some answers in addition to whining...but know you're definitely not alone!!
Warmest,
Susan

@glinda47

@susiewordsmith just think how it’s helping your brain stay vibrant having to manage the chaos of the medications LOL

@susiewordsmith Truly hear you loudly and clearly, Susie.
As we age, things should get easier, not harder. I am of the belief that nature has made that intentional to make death less scary, even more appealing!

"I guess this is the "price" we pay for longevity...in generations past, people didn't live as long...but I don't think their bodies fell apart in so many different ways."
You said it! My feelings exactly! The longer we exist, the more things will wear out and/or those issues that have been hiding will show themselves, instead of, as in the past, going to the grave or vase or ocean or forest with us.

I have met some older people who don't have many or any medical issues of consequence but honestly, I can't think of anyone I know (over 65ish) that doesn't have physical problems and meds....and, of course, the mental and emotional changes can be very challenging for many.

I'm getting to the point where I'm thinking of dropping some of my doctors, esp the cardio and maybe the gastro. Not sure about mammos yet. I have turned down many meds and won't take anything that causes anxiety or other horrible side effects. Will have to see how that goes.

May you thrive and enjoy life as best you can. Good health to you and thanks for responding, Susie!!

I am working hard on just enjoying the day that I have. Today it’s with my grandson.

@susiewordsmith
Massachusetts is the same as NC. I would welcome such a change, life is tough enough without having to suffer and wait for your demise

goodness gracious, stop worrying and take the present as it exists. worrying never was happiness. Draw a smiley face on your palm in the morning, walk a half mile, drink a big gulp of water, take your vitamins, pray and the day will be better for you and for your contacts.
🙂

Don’t judge how someone struggles. Each journey is different. Telling someone they are wrong isn’t helpful. Pain can make the day hard. But yes. Walk, notice what is good, pray, etc.

Live for today.

I very much agree with you. As I age, my sense of loss is immense. The state of the world is very confusing, therefore I have withdrawn from news, social media etc.
I have days of loneliness, despair, pain, fear and joy.
These days, I let myself feel what I feel, I accept my daily bag of feelings and move through them.
Yes, I have withdrawn from society in order to finally be fully present and accepting towards my own experiences. Aging on its own is very intense. I am no longer able to carry everyone's burden.
My health and peace of mind are my priority these days.

@karinweiss I understand . I do push myself to stay social a bit. I volunteer at our small rural hospital three hours twice a week scanning documents. It keeps my mind active and the staff are wonderful and very loving, good for my mental health .