My birthday is in about 7 hours and I feel I'm kinda getting old for the 1st time in my life, any advice on how to deal with the feeling?

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It feels kinda uncomfortable and scary too. I remember my high school and college days like it was just yesterday. 😳

concerned4u · Accepted Answer

I agree with it's about how you feel. I remembered thinking, when I was 36, like 'oh no! time's wasting!' and then I realized I didn't feel any differently. In fact, there are early 20s I've met who act so serious (already jaded) and early 50s who have more fun than I do (meaning, they get out and take art classes and go out to eat). So, you're as young as you 'feel'.
When I went to turn 40, a good friend of told me that, when she was about to turn my age, she sent a birthday invitation that said she was: "standing on a mountaintop, looking over a cliff at all the possibilities life had" instead of my dismal thought that I was 'over the hill'. It was uplifting, and she's right. :D
You're much younger than that. Enjoy it! One cool thing that happened at 40, is that I wanted to 'stop wasting time'. Every minute counts! Plus, I'm wiser and I still look like I'm in my 20s, win-win.

My birthday is in about 7 hours and I feel I'm kinda getting old for the 1st time in my life, any advice on how to deal with the feeling?

Genie23 · Accepted Answer

Awww!! Hey, you're not alone. Many people feel this way after a certain age. I started feeling this way in my 20s. 😳 Moreso, when I turned 30. But hey, rather than focusing on you turning a year older, think about how far you've come, what you've achieved, think about your loved ones especially that cute little girl in your background picture. Spend time with your family and friends and you'll feel happy about your birthday than sad, uncomfortable and scared. Remember, you're not alone.

Oh and Happy Birthday in advance!!!

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

so... what happens once you make it to heaven? or hell... or when Jesus takes you with him? will you still have an age? or that won't matter anymore?

is everyone going to be ageless, or a certain age... the age you died? the age everyone was when he thinks is time to go to him?

are we going to be humans anyway? or floating souls... consciousness? how does this all work?

coolbreeze · Accepted Answer

Happy birthday? Happy birthday and enjoy your day. Have fun.

pixie215 · Answer

the number has no effect on how you feel and act. age is literally nothing but a number. celebrate, have fun, be grateful for another year and this very moment and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Likes2drive · Answer

Happy Birthday, at least you’re still in your 30s, it’s not so bad, that’s when I accomplished most of my goals in life

douride2 · Answer

I could only wish to be as young as you will be now. Any how Happy birthday. Hope it's a good one.

DaveToo · Answer

I've got ya by 40 years. Don't sweat what's left. Don't fret about what's gone. Live every day like it's your last day alive because one day it will be. No one gets out alive.

DermalPunch · Answer

Stop celebrating your birthday and just live your life. You will forget what age you are and everything.

AviatorTom · Answer

Get a fire extinguisher to put out all the candles... then laugh... and realize that age is just a number. 🤔😃😁

Waldoe · Answer

so do I... like it was yesterday. It doesn't get any easier... People will Not let you act like a kid... and you must fight for the right to be stupid...

exitseven · Answer

I just keep stroking. Every day can be something great.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

Do something you used to do when you were younger.

Pterodon · Answer

Happy birthday

tponderingundead · Answer

happy late birthday!

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