What makes you feel old? For me, I am tired alot,

[debm55]

[viva la]

1. Forgetting things-- like common words.

Or who sang a song I can sing all the way through.
Or who told me that thing yesterday.
Or why I'm standing in the middle of the laundry room with my car keys in my hand.

[debm55]

5. I know. Going to the kitchen and forgetting why I went.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Stupid Psoriatic arthritis in my knee.

[debm55]

6. I'm sorry. Are you seeing a doctor for it?

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Seen a couple of them, X-rays, and MRI done. Will eventually have to have knee

replacement. But I don't have time between my planned travels for it. I'm trying to make it until summer of 2025.

[debm55]

11. Best of luck to you.

[Deuxcents]

3. I feel old when I see kids graduating from college

And I’ve known them since birth! Or getting married, having their own kids. I will say that I’ve been pretty lazy lately and I think it’s because the heat has zapped my energy and I just don’t care so I take a nap and enjoy it!

[debm55]

7. I feel guilty taking naps. Mostly because when I was younger I was a multi tasker--teaching, going

to college at night, raising a family, keeping a home, etc,etc. Now the thought of all that makes me tired.

[elleng]

4. Nothing really (but my gait, I guess; supposed to improve.)

[debm55]

9. elleng- I am so sorry, I hope you get better.

[elleng]

10. Thanks, debm55.

Had surgery, shunt placed July 5, to drain fluid faster, so hoping.

[Ocelot II]

12. Looking in the mirror. Gaahhh!

And my birthday suit looks like I forgot to take it out of the dryer.

[debm55]

14. Ain't it the truth.

[Nanuke]

13. I walk differently. Not with a disability. Just slower or more deliberate. Not as carefree.

[debm55]

15. Yes, my doctor said I am overweight--5' 4" 139 lbs. I walk slower but when I walk Dolly, I try to

go faster. Then I really take a nap.

[Laffy Kat]

19. That doesn't sound overweight. Gee. nt

[Polly Hennessey]

25. I agree. That is not overweight.

[yellowdogintexas]

26. I'm 5'4" 140 not overweight. Getting off 5 more would be OK but not needed nt

[OAITW r.2.0]

16. I think I'm a couple of years older than you, sweetheart...

Your age is totally a function of your mind.

[debm55]

17. But I don't have that get uo and go,go,go like I used to. In fact, I went to the doctor because of

excessive energy and he gave me valium.

[OAITW r.2.0]

18. Whoa,,,I would subscribe 3,5 grs of good Sativa bud.

Smoke 2 bowls and call me in the morning.

[debm55]

20. At the time, it was in 1991, it was illegal in PA. I don't have to worry about being hyper active

anymore.

[OAITW r.2.0]

28. I dunno, but this might give you a psychologically enjoyable kick in the pants.

Try a different idea.

[Lunabell]

21. I need new knees.

But, I'm not going to do it until the pain gets unbearable. I just can't stomach the thought of implants in my body or the thought of orthopedic surgery after having seen, heard and smelled (yes, bone surgery smells because of the drilling, sawing and chiseling) orthopedic surgery as a student nurse. I shudder.

[debm55]

23. That's why I left nursing after 2 years of a 4 year program. Everyone I now has had a hard time with

the recovery.PS wanted to work in preemie unit, left when I found out that I had to do sort of rotations in other units. Went into teaching.

[Lunabell]

36. Got my BS in Child Development and was going to be a teacher.

But, I changed my mind because I'm gay and back then, I didn't want any bullshit about it. Turns out I was right to do that. Whatever strides we've made have almost been erased. I love being a nurse. I'm a born care-taker and it's a profession where I can always find a job. Now, I work exclusively with pediatric home health and my knees aren't as much of an issue.

[debm55]

39. I think we switched careers.

[Emile]

22. Traveling arthritis. Ache all over.

[debm55]

24. I tell my doctor that and he said it comes with age. My left leg is numb and I fall alot. New doctor

is having me see a neurologist as my needle prob(all 70 of those shits on my leg and spine and leg) showed abnormal That is the doctor that told me my leg is numb because I am overweight 5'4' 139 lbs. They did tests for arthritis and said no. I am sorry for you and hope they can give you something.

[debm55]

27. Realizing I am buying my clothes from Alfred Dunner. Well, this old fart is going to bed. Sweet

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dreams everyone...

[OAITW r.2.0]

29. Who the hell is Alfred Dunner?

Seriously. I'm 70 and I have never heard this person/corporate name.

[virgdem]

30. Alfred Dunner is a women's clothing manufacturer.

[OAITW r.2.0]

31. LOL....I screwed up and exposed myself as a total fashion ignoramus. Oh well....

[virgdem]

34. No problem. If you're a guy, you wouldn't know about women's clothing.

The only reason I know about men's clothing names is that I help my husband with his clothing selection (he's not a fan of shopping for clothing).

[Ocelot II]

41. It's a women's clothing manufacturer -

their target market is middle-aged and older women.

[LuckyCharms]

32. My age.

[debm55]

40. Yep me too

[Upthevibe]

33. debm55............

I have to say that I can for sure tell I'm slowing down....

My spelling has especially gotten worse (I've never been that great of a speller anyway). And it's not uncommon for me to go into another room and forget what the Hell I went in there for. 99 times out of a 100 when I go back to where I was I'll remember what I was needing to do.

I also get tired more easily. Fortunately, I've ALWAYS been a nap taker. I LOVE my naps! When I wake up I have a new burst of energy. Even when I was in my 20's on my lunch breaks I would normally take a nap when possible. I've done that throughout my life. I take naps almost every day...

[debm55]

42. I know sometimes when I get ready to post a print I see all these read lines for mispellings and I

go back and fix. Sometimes I get them, sometimes not.

[Mr.Bill]

35. Slight vertigo problems.

Stairs without handrails are dangerous. I have to move slowly and deliberately on any stairs. I do not climb ladders anymore. We have grab rails in out tub/shower. I really miss them when we stay at a hotel.

[Niagara]

37. What makes me feel old?

1. Fibromyalgia flare ups.


2. Food sensitivities. It's a drag that I have to avoid certain ingredients and food items.


3. Gum sensitivities. Cold items really aren't that great anymore, hold the ice in that drink.


4. Temporary Forgetfulness. Why did I walk into this room?


5. Having to say unusual phrases. For example, while turning off the coffee pot before leaving for work, I'll say something off the wall so that I remembered that I turned off the coffee pot before leaving the house. Usually it's "Purple Banana Cheesecake".


6. My 96 year old grandmother not remembering who I am.

[debm55]

43. Sorry Niagara, I find that taking dolly for a walk refreshes me and helps me forget some problems.

[Prairie_Seagull]

38. Body feels one way, mind resists.

Still sticking with mind over matter in this case. I am stubborn.

[debm55]

44. I'm going to try that. Still wish I had the energy of my younger days.

[AKwannabe]

45. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

And worst of all…January 6, 2021

All that has transpired is getting real fucking old and makes me tired and old feeling.

Fucking sick of it!

[Prairie_Seagull]

47. Hear, fucking hear. nt

[debm55]

48. I agree with you 100%. We need some peace and quiet in our lives and the ass continues. Very tired

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of it

[tblue37]

46. Pain and tiredness.

[debm55]

49. Agree.

[nolabear]

50. This.

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[debm55]

52. hahaha

[Mad_Dem_X]

51. Pain in my knees, and listening to today's popular music.

Don't know which is worse.

[debm55]

53. Agree there

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[Ocelot II]

54. Another thing: Standing in the checkout line at the grocery store,

looking at the magazine rack, and realizing that I have no idea who any of the celebrities on the covers are. I couldn't pick any of them out of a lineup.

[debm55]

55. Isn/t that the truth. Who are those people?

[Elessar Zappa]

56. I'm almost 40

and I’ve noticed it takes much longer for me to recuperate from weightlifting, particularly deadlifts and squats.

[debm55]

57. Hell, wait until you reach your 60's.

[LudwigPastorius]

58. Making a reference to a TV show, book, movie, etc...

and having a grown ass 40 something look at me like I am insane because they don't know what I'm talking about.

[debm55]

62. Yep

[Doc_Technical]

59. Names - actors, authors, composers, etc.

Titles of books, movies, tv shows, songs. albums.

It isn't lost data, it's a problem with data retrieval.
My data bus must be malfunctioning.

[debm55]

63. Sorry

[Doc_Technical]

66. c'est la vie

[chrisjourney9876]

60. Looks

I don't look as young as I used to.

[debm55]

64. True.

[wnylib]

61. Mentioning something during a discussion of

politics, historical events, or even just clothing fashions and seeing jaws drop in surprise that I am speaking from personal memory and experience, not from reading about it.

Being the last one still alive from my family of origin. Parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and several older cousins all deceased.

Being the last one left from a local circle of friends. One of them passed away just this year. Her daughter is pregnant now at the same age that her mother was when pregnant for her. Past memories came to me of when her mother was pregnant, how we all used to get together for lunches at a restaurant. The mother was so large that she had to take the outside seat in the booth and turn sideways.

I have some newer friends, but we lack the long shared history of the old ones.

So that's what makes me feel old. But, I also feel young in some ways. I get around better than some people in their 70s. I guess I look younger because people are surprised if they hear my age. It's genetic, apparently. My mother looked younger than her age, too. I still enjoy getting involved in community activities, learning new things, reading, movies, and until recently, bike riding.

[debm55]

65. I am so happy you feel that way. I understand when you are talking to younger folks you have the

actual experience. Happens to me too.

[Aristus]

67. The song "You And Me" by The Wannadies.

I heard it for the first time on the soundtrack to Baz Luhrman's "Romeo + Juliet" in 1997. I was only twenty-eight. But the song, about the alternating periods of angst and carefree enjoyment of young life, made me instantly feel old. Like those very same emotions had passed me by, and it was time to be a responsible adult.

That feeling hasn't changed now that I'm going on fifty-five.

[lastlib]

68. Realizing that my date of birth.....

...is closer to the start of World War I than it is to today......