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There's a book out called The Happiness Curve, which says the unhappiest years are late 30's-50. Then, after around 50, people supposedly become happier and more satisfied with their lives, or maybe they've accepted that they'll never be able to achieve some of their dreams. I'm not through the entire book yet, but thats the gist.
Milestones never phased me, not even 70, but at 72 I developed musculoskeletal aches and pains. They put me in a bit of a funk. And now at 74 I learn that I have a torn rotator cuff, torn shoulder labrum, and torn biceps tendon, all on the left side. Results of decades of weight tng.
So no, milestones were always meh, but the symptoms and signs of medical impairment(s) make me feel really vulnerable and a bit depressed.
40 was the worst for me, but that had more to do with divorce, recession, and my career falling apart. Yep, all at 40. The next 3 years sucked as well, with me becoming suicidal. I finally broke out of the career mess at 44, but was completely lost, and personal life in complete disarray. Now 5 years later, I never had kids, never got remarried and am just existing. Career is ok, but I hate where I live. 50 is around the corner, and I feel like life is coming to an end because I'm not passionate about anything or anyone. I missed out on the family thing and have almost nobody. I mean, what's the point?
Hope things get better for you. Seems like some progress has been made during past five years though.
Milestones never phased me, not even 70, but at 72 I developed musculoskeletal aches and pains. They put me in a bit of a funk. And now at 74 I learn that I have a torn rotator cuff, torn shoulder labrum, and torn biceps tendon, all on the left side. Results of decades of weight tng.
So no, milestones were always meh, but the symptoms and signs of medical impairment(s) make me feel really vulnerable and a bit depressed.
All that exercise and weights can sure mess us up.
After 43, things are finally falling into place for me more. I'm not wandering around aimlessly the way I did in my 20's and 30's. I feel more focused. Maybe because I'm taking more vitamins? I do focus better as deadlines approach, and technically one is approaching but it will be a bit yet. The best part is that as we get older, we have our past experiences to fall back on, and we are wiser. Less patience for drama.
It depends on where you are in life. Obviously, someone who is single, not financially secure, no real career path, etc., is going to have some serious reevaluating to do than someone in their 20's who has time to do more long term planning.
It happened to me a bit later -day after retirement
I became very intolerant
Before that -I would put up with anything
What is troubling -is our society has come to worship tolerance -as a god
A whole lot of stuff we put up with -we should not have to
And 50 years ago didnt
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