Age

[Looseloafers]

How on earth do I slooow down and accept that I’m 75 not 35 to help with my breathlessness? I’m finding it so hard !!!

[sassy59]

Don’t think of it as slowing down, just pace yourself. Xxxx

[Looseloafers in reply to sassy59]

I know in my head! Let the husband do more, take your time, don’t try to rush, oh but I find it so hard😄but it has to be done have a good weekend x

[SquirrelsHolt]

Hi there Looseloafers ....@sassy59 has the right approach, nothing needs to be rushed just well planned to allow for a little/lot longer to do things maybe? Being active is the game changer...They say "use it or loose it"!!! Hope you have a good weekend.

[Looseloafers in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

It all sounds so sensible! But I am trying 😄 have a good weekend too x

[Hidden]

I find that a look in the mirror usually works for me. 🙄

[whit in reply to Hidden]

I wonder who i'm looking at when i look in the mirror , i'm sure it's not me , just some old man.

[Looseloafers in reply to whit]

It’s scary when I look in the mirror and it’s my grandma looking back lol😄😄😄

[2greys in reply to whit]

The reflection in a shop window is the one that always catches me by surprise, why is that old guy staring at me?

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Jason09876 in reply to Hidden]

That did make me laugh you certainly got a sense of humour

[stamford1234 in reply to Hidden]

lol

[hypercat54]

Tell me about it! With mild copd, borderline under active thyroid, along with chronic back pain I crawl along now, and I am 10 years younger than you!

I always used to rush everywhere at the speed of light and now I am unrecognisable. Old age isn't for sissies x

[sassy59 in reply to hypercat54]

Just as well you ain’t no sissy eh Bev! Have a good weekend. Xxx😘😀👍

[hypercat54 in reply to sassy59]

I'm not a sassy either ha ha xx

[sassy59 in reply to hypercat54]

Oh very good Bev! Lol xxx 😀

[hypercat54 in reply to sassy59]

Not bad seeing I have just crawled out of my pit after a nightmare.

Pity though as we need lots of sassy's, have you thought about cloning yourself... x

[sassy59 in reply to hypercat54]

That’s not nice for you. Have a lovely day. Xxx 😘😀🌻

[Looseloafers in reply to hypercat54]

Old age sucks big time x

[Hidden in reply to Looseloafers]

I don't advise you to try the alternative. 🙄

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Hidden]

😂😂

[Looseloafers in reply to Hidden]

Always thought 96 had a ring to it so I’m giving it my best shot 😂😂😂

[hypercat54 in reply to Looseloafers]

Oh I always think that too! 96 seems like a good age and definitely has a ring to it. x

[hypercat54 in reply to Looseloafers]

Well as I used to say to the parents it's better than the alternate. I would get not sure of that dear. I am beginning to understand where they were coming from... x

[Izb1]

Hi Looseloafer, its difficult for a while but you will get used to it. Instead of doing everything in a day and being whacked for the next two, try spacing it out, and plan more time for yourself, its taken a couple of years but have managed to slow down quite a bit and dk have my lazy days now x

[Looseloafers in reply to Izb1]

I’m trying Izb 1 x😊

[Ergendl]

Also try some singing exercises to control your breathing better when you get breathless. My breathlessness around my COPD diagnosis was caused by hyperventilating or overbreathing on exercise. It was identified on a PR course and the physios helped me correct it. All the best.

[Looseloafers in reply to Ergendl]

Can’t sing a note haha x

[Ergendl in reply to Looseloafers]

In the singing group I run, that doesn't matter. We use singing for exercise, not for entertainment - though it is fun too.

[Carnival567]

I found that moving house to a different part of the country has helped! At 75 and 76 we finally feel retired. Hardly think that is a sensible solution though!! Good luck xx

[Looseloafers in reply to Carnival567]

Bit drastic 😄😄x

[Carnival567]

Quite so!

[Titian8]

Long ago I read 'your children will always remember you read them a bedtime story, not that you ironed their pyjamas'. And it's still a good way to think when getting older and breathless. Choose what you feel like doing at the time, not what you think you have to do.

Housework etc will always be there so it can wait while you spend time enjoying your garden, reading your book etc etc . The Spanish 'Manyana' sounds good and I'm really great at procrastination.

[hypercat54 in reply to Titian8]

Suppose you haven't got kids? x

[Titian8 in reply to hypercat54]

Hi Hypercat, That was just an example of alternative thinking: basically with or without children don't put too much pressure on yourself to feel you have to do things right away.There is always tomorrow so, if it's possible, enjoy "me' time in whatever way you choose.

I practise the art of 'putting off" every day, very stress free👍

[hypercat54 in reply to Titian8]

The trouble is I put things off so much they never get done. Then they become urgent which is very stressful! x

[Hidden in reply to hypercat54]

You should use lighter darts and aim for the lower numbers. 😉x

[hypercat54 in reply to Hidden]

Not me mate! I aim high for the 20's as you can score more 😊😘💖 x

[Hidden in reply to hypercat54]

You’d always score with me Pussycat 😂😘

[hypercat54 in reply to Hidden]

Purr purr 😘💖💖 xx

[simbanine]

Simples - I get to the foot of the stairs and reach for the adaptor on the oxygen machine!

[Looseloafers in reply to simbanine]

Not on oxygen yet fingers crossed. You take care xx

[Paulinemr]

I know how you feel I'm 72.but sometimes act like 42 till after 1 hour doing the gardening I realise I'm not 42 anymore. x

[Looseloafers]

I know exactly how you feel haha 😄😄