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Wisest Elder Ever
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Do you feel like you've prematurely aged? I wasn't diagnosed until 2005 when I was 45 years old but I feel like I've aged more in the past 8 years than I have in the 20 years prior.
![]() Maybe it's because when I stay home.....which is most of the time.....I don't wear makeup and usually wear pajamas or sweats. I do make an attempt to look my best when I do go out in public but that's not often. I've also got residual nerve damage in the left side of my face from a Bells Palsy episode so that side of my face is droopier than the right side. Most wouldn't notice it but I know it's there and I notice it. It's especially more noticeable when I don't wear makeup. Anybody else feel older than they really are? I suppose I do because I walk like I'm 80 and I'm slower than molasses in winter with everything I do. I'm just wondering......if I feel like this at 52 what on earth will I feel like 10 or even 20 years from now? ![]() Sorry if this is a downer post. I'm just wondering if anyone else ever feels like this. My youngest son's wedding is in May so I know there's going to be alot of picture taking going on. I just don't feel like I look my best anymore. ![]()
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I often will say 'Im 38- NOT 80'!!! I too wonder if this is what I'm like now what will 10 years from now look like. I try to take it one day at a time but it seems to get harder- not easier. I don't think your post was a downer, just reality. It is refreshing to see a post that expresses exactly what I think! I am supposed to be getting married this year and am wondering if people will be offended if I wear sweats and no makeup to the ceremony, lol. I can't imagine what will happen to my body with the stress that will come- so much that I am thinking of postponing. I feel like the most important thing to do at this point is take care of myself- listen to what my body is saying and plan my day accordingly. If that means being in bed for days at a time in sweats without makeup so be it! Take care of yourself! Warmest Regards, Lisa
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Grand Magnate
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You young whippersnappers!!!
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Kitty, I'm with you. I've always been happy about the fact that I don't look my age (my parents didn't and my brother doesn't either; good genes and collagen!
![]() My DH jokingly says that I look like a 20-year-old but that, mobility-wise, I'm trapped in an 80-year-old's body! He's always referring to my "80-year-old body" because he see's how hard it is for me to shuffle around on some days! ![]() Oh well, at least he still sees me as youthful in appearance, if not in activity! And at least I'm realistic enough to realize that he's looking through the eyes of love! |
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An old boyfriend- ( I was 16!!!) contacted me through Facebook. To my eyes he'd gotten old and heavy. Very up-front I told him about my MS and chair. He has had 2 strokes. My old college friend showed me pictures of his European adventures. I looked at one and ALMOST said "Who's the old guy in the picture?" It was him! In real life I never notice the passing years in people.
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I just turned 28 and can relate with most people my grandma's age. So I totally hear you. Have lots of fun at the wedding though!
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The body feels old at times, but I counter that with trying to remain at a high level of immaturity in mind...way more fun
![]() With love, Erika |
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Not really.
I have had symptoms since childhood, diagnosed at the age of 24 and I am now 51. I have recently had 3 different experiences where a person was suprised I was 51. All three people thought I was in my mid to late thirties. None of them know each other and these were 3 seperate occasions. For the most part I am still quite active and have found an increase in strength/stanima, less pain and more energy. I have found all of this in a 4 station weight machine we bought in early Oct. Just last week I had been at the mall two days in a row. The first day I walked the mall end to end, top level and main level. The second day I spent 2 hours walking and shopping at this same mall. Both days were done without any walking aid or needing to sit down.
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In Remembrance
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I want what Snoopy's on!!
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