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Health & Fitness

What is your greatest fear of growing old?

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  • NamerOfStars
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    Master Age: 31 , mho 61%
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    497 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

    One day, my mother and I ment ho visit an elderly neighbor who in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment. Mom noticed the glass of water beside his bed was close to the edge of the table, and reflexively moved it back (she was rather spill-prone herself, and developed a sixth sense about that sort of thing). He immediately snapped at her to move in back, and she did. She realized later that where tde glass was was the only thing he still had control over- every other part of his life was out of his hands. Both she and I wanted to never go through that ourselves. She didn't; I suppose we'll see when my time comes.

    If you ever read about an elderly cancer patient who's decided to take up skydiving or underwater shark juggling, that'll probably be me.

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  • mstbooblover
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    Explorer Age: 69
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    To be honest, although I meditate sometimes about how things will evolve for me, I don't have any real fears about growing old. Actually I'm rather curious and face with a certain degree of philosophy whatever will come to be.

    Many years ago I met a very old lady of around 95 years. She was blind and nearly deaf, but still had her wits. One day she said: growing old is a strange adventure...

    I'm 68, and that adventure has started. Some changes are actually remarkable, as for instance the perception and understanding of events and people. The key is keeping an open mind to let sensations seep in.

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  • jennifer_bloom
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    1.7K opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

    I guess I do not want to die through breathing problems or broken bones or skin cancer and if I’m sick I don’t want to live too long before I die. I also want to have social companionship of some kind either through lovers or offspring or neighbours or churches or friends. And I want enough in savings to avoid hard work.

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  • possumpi26
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    Xper 3 Age: 35 , mho 36%
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    I don't fear getting old I just want to grow old with someone who I love. Come what may, life's a journey and we don't know what's coming so, I'll just have to take precautions with my health and finances as I get older but, nah! I'm not too fearful about a lot that comes with aging.

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  • TommyMountainFigure
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    Guru Age: 45 , mho 37%
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    Getting mugged or my body seizing up.

    It's why I'll stay as fit as I possibly can for as long as I can.

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    • josephinelcajon
      josephinelcajon
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      Its not the rabbit who wins the race the turtle slow and steady will.

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    • TommyMountainFigure
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      That's a profound statement, and very true.

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    • josephinelcajon
      josephinelcajon
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      I have seen friends who were into triathlons die early or with broken down bodies. But the little old lady who goes for a walk works slowly in her garden seem to outlast everyone!

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    • TommyMountainFigure
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      Oh I agree. I don't believe in pushing past the pain barrier an' all that, but eating healthily and staying fit and feeling great. It's not even difficult to do if you do it without thinking about it.

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  • lightbulb27
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    not being able to function, get around, be productive.
    being left to suffer and die slowly in a not so good place.

    Better to be productive, valued, and just die suddenly. But we can't choose.

    I saw my parents fade slowly. not allowed to end their life eventhough that's what they wanted. I'm allowed to end my pets life but not my parent... I don't agree with the laws.

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  • Guy13
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    Loss of mind. Loss of mind, a body that will not die, and extended Alzheimers.

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    • josephinelcajon
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      I thought of this and even asked my doctor if my recent short term memory loss of common things was a start, he suggested stress was.

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    • Guy13
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      When you start putting flour in the oven for storage, wondering around the house looking for Pepsi that you sat down on counter a minute ago, come down stairs for something and daze in forgetfulness and return upstairs to remember then come down fast to get to task…. then you may be on the Alzheimer continuum…or arteriosclerosis (blood not getting to brain). So, there are actually a lot of things to worry about with Memory loss. Cholesterol and plaque and exercise and eating habits and memory…

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  • XXblack88
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    Yoda Age: 35
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    Turning into my grandfather. You know the old person who's angry most of the time Who expects everyone to drop what there doing and come help them.

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    • josephinelcajon
      josephinelcajon
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      Yes! I understand and feel as if some things are certainly bothering me more these days in my youth would be nothing. He was probably a very strong and independent person who now must ask for help.

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    • XXblack88
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      True

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  • FinalFantasyBro
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    Yoda Age: 25
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    Becoming a grandfather, unlike others that is my worst fear because usually father's and grandfather's don't run their own lives but others do that is why I didn't missed childhood because usually you don't run your own life other do, so I ain't looking forward for the idea of being an old man because I don't want others running the show again so I ain't looking forward to the thought of marriage and children.

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  • Little_Bumblebee
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    Guru Age: 28 , mho 54%
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    Not being able to remember as well anymore, being more fragile, not being able to live by myself, if I struggle sitting down or being independent etc.

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  • TrillXHippy
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    Not being able to work due to being injured. Been through that once. I still feel the pain but I’m glad that I can still work

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    • josephinelcajon
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      I was a work-a-holic married to my work which I truly loved. I broke my back and was in a wheelchair for several months. I have never been able to work sense. I still live in pain physically and emotionally and financially!

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    • TrillXHippy
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      Wow my gosh really sorry to hear that

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    • josephinelcajon
      josephinelcajon
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      Life works in mysterious ways! Each time I was knocked down something good came my way. Thank you for your kind words!

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    • TrillXHippy
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      No problem

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  • WhiteSteve
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    Master Age: 44 , mho 59%
    1 y
    487 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

    Losing my looks (for whatever they were worth to start with, haha) and losing the ability to compete athletically. Sports is just what I do, so when that’s gone, I really don’t know what’s left for me.

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  • Squaresquirrel
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    Xper 5 Age: 25 , mho 37%
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    My greatest fear is that I have not lived, not experienced all the things I wanted, I haven't seen all the places I wanted, I haven't been in love, and I haven't achieved anything I wanted.

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  • skyeee_
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    Xper 7 Age: 15
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    suffering for too long, becoming more weaker and turning out like my dead grandma- (she didn't treat my mum well and talked behind mine and my mums back)

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    • josephinelcajon
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      That does happen I am sorry

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  • Hopelessromantic53
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    Xper 3 Age: 16 , mho 65%
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    I'm scared that i look back on this moment one day and regret how i spent it.

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    • PastorJohn69
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      A truth most will agree upon
      The things you will regret the most are the opportunities that you let pass by.
      The things that you could, but didn't will haunt you as you are older, don't be wreckless, but don't be afraid to take chances either.
      The way you see the world today will not be the same as you see in 10, 20, 30 years
      I recommend doing something you are afraid of at least once. Again don't be wreckless or careless.
      Consequences come with good and bad.
      Oh, and wear sunscreen
      Lol

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    • josephinelcajon
      josephinelcajon
      1 y

      @PastorJohn69 Well said! Life is too short live it to its fullest but not reckless!

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    • Hopelessromantic53
      Hopelessromantic53
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      @PastorJohn69 yeah i texted my crush a "😎" emoji. I'm glad i did lol.

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    • PastorJohn69
      PastorJohn69
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      Awesome. I am happy for you.
      I used to be so shy, I couldn't talk to women. Literally I decided I was tired of it one day, and I made myself. Now, nobody can get me to shut up

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    • Hopelessromantic53
      Hopelessromantic53
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      @PastorJohn69 noiceee

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    • PastorJohn69
      PastorJohn69
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      Alright... been a minute...
      Update please

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  • Emiliamazing
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    Yoda Age: 45 , mho 58%
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    Loss of mental function/capacity. Hopefully with luck and family history it won’t set in for a long while.

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  • Sour-rose
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    Guru Age: 29 , mho 42%
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    Living the life of the old to satisfy my family who are too old to understand I'm no longer who they think I was.

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  • Espresso-Grande
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    Yoda Age: 33 , mho 61%
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    Developing dementia and reliving the saddest times in my life.

    I would hate to think I was still living during those times of my life.

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  • User2324
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    Xper 5 Age: 22 , mho 75%
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    probably forgetting everyone you love & then not being able to comprehend basic things like you used to & peeing on yourself

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  • andreasderjuengere
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    Master Age: 60
    1 y
    635 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

    If I'll get too old, I will witness too much more bullshit that the ''young'' world will set up.
    It's all fucked up now already.
    My patience has limits :D

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  • BrookeAZ90 m
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    Yoda Age: 33 , mho 48%
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    That I'll be a mental liability for anyone around me and I won't be able to think straight anymore.

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  • DonkeyDan
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    Guru Age: 47 , mho 33%
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    Nothing, I'm not going to live long enough to get old 😂

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  • Emilyis
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    Xper 7 Age: 29 , mho 37%
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    My children growing up and getting married and having children and moving away.

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  • CaptainOverthink
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    Yoda Age: 31 , mho 41%
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    Regretting not doing things.. rather than doing them.

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