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Hello everyone,

I just turned 35 last month and it really triggers my anxiety how the older I get the more health problems I’m going to face.

Already living with ulcerative colitis and TMJ amongst other things that are not too serious at the moment.

any small pain or discomfort will get me to start thinking of some scary disease.

I really hope this doesn’t become a bigger issue in the future for me, as I am not getting any younger.

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LadyZen

I have bouts of that too. I try not think too far ahead and really focus on enjoying today. It's hard to do sometimes.

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blackcat64013

Your post is food for thought.

I do best when I remember age is just a calculation on the number of days since you arrived on 🌎 earth. Of course, as we age other people like to put us in age boxes on forms. How we live is up to us. 🐈‍⬛

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Midori

Wait until you get to 75! That's where I am, and, OK, I'm a bit creaky, duff knees and all that, but to heck with it! Couple of ongoing things, FMS, possible glaucoma.

Still have all my marbles, only lost my first two teeth to the dentist last month!

I've had my depressive times, CPTSD, widowhood, etc., but I'm still glad to wake up each day!

Old is just a number, You are as old as you feel, and I'm still enjoying life!

Cheers, Midori

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alfreddy7 in reply to Midori

Well said. Cheers

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