Hi guys, now I really need your help. I am 62 and I have fallen for a doctor, my age, irony a cardiologist, not mine but from a neighbouring town. Now I am excited all the time, I sleep only 4-5 hours and I am feeling every beat of my heart, in sinus rythm but hard. I have a feeling that this situation with all those hormones in my body, is sabotaging the good results I had till now been af free with a lot of life style changes. I am aware of it - the stress- but on the other hand cann't do much because it is bigger than me. Has anyone been in the same situation and come up with some advice? Thank you.
ps please don't laugh its life...
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Don't put yourself down Jed your an inspiration to us all....
Is this unrequited love or does he feel the same that is the question...I am assuming the person is a he...
It's a nice feeling being in love with another human being whatever our age and l can remember being a little in love with my GP many years ago too...
I don't know what to say really except that l am a teeny bit envious as it was a few years ago since l last had that being in love feeling and come to think of it thats when my heart started to play up too..
Enjoy this overwhelming feeling while you have it. I don't want to be a killjoy, but it will gradually ease off a bit after a few months into a calmer relationship - it naturally does and that's a good thing or madness would prevail. I call the phase you're in now 'being in lust', it's a wonderful feeling but does take over your life. If you feel it's disrupting yours through your being unable to sleep, ask your GP for some mild sleeping tablets while you get through this brief period. See a lady doctor if you can as they're usually more understanding about such things.
Also try not to focus totally on the relationship all the time, get out and do things you'd normally be doing to take you mind off of it and give you some respite.
I really hope your heart will stay in sinus rhythm, it's a risk you can't help but take.
Hi Jean. You're talking about what I call 'the peak of hot'. That's the point for me when a relationship crescendos, and it either plummets to earth or sails off into the sunset...
Mind you, it's a while now since I experienced the 'peak of hot'... the best I've had since was the 'slight incline of warm'...
I think there has to be more of a connection than that early physical attraction and lustful desire, for a relationship to last (not that I'm putting that down, because it's an amazing feeling and should be enjoyed). There has to be a meeting of minds with interesting conversation, similar interests and outlook on life, also lots of smiles, laughter and little signs of caring.
We single ladies on here are a little envious of Ornella and her new relationship, but she has given us all a little glow by sharing her joy.
What a fabulous way to start a new year. Just let nature take its course and savour the moments.......
I was quite enlightened to read that you are 62 and are able to have such pronounced adolescent-like affections for someone. It’s quite endearing to an old grump like me who only know other old grumps that are way too cynical and condescending to indulge in any possibilities such as yours.
Delightful to read, but being an old grump, I would like to guide you, for your healthy heart’s sake, to slow the adrenaline down a little with some other distractions and use an abundance of mindful caution, as what goes up... well... you know the rest.
Thank you so much and yes you are right and I will slow down but he.... the other part doesn't give me a chance to do it as he is pumping my adrenaline all the time with this and that.... so now we have another one to blame.
Im sending you love from across the pond, mid missouri, USA. Been married 40 yr, thinking I need to spark that kind of excitement! Sweet stuff! Good luck with your new journey💜
Lovely lady , enjoy! Had an eldetly lady patient years ago who said "every time my husband comes in the room her hearts skips a beat". What joy. Our relationship is more like a comfy pair of slippers but suits me.
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