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The first time I felt old was when a young man called me Ma'am. I was about 40. Seriously, I feel great so not worried about aging. It's a fact of life and I embrace it!
I was thinking of starting the same thread the other day.
I go to a Vintage senors group at church, its a big church and were about 80 people. I believe women don't want to admit their in that age group until at least 65 with 70 more like it.
I'm 72 and there are a few younger, quite a few probably my age and a lot who are getting up there. A little old lady is 90 and very active. Its difficult to estimate age often.
Since a lot of people die around 80 I would say about 78 your really old.
I get the idea that somewhere around 77 most don't do much as far as work on anything goes, they still drive and go places.
I have some friends 77 and 74 who are driving from Calif to Texas and back right now.
I'm almost 67 and don't feel "old" but I'm starting to see it coming. I realize that I often make younger person's decisions and plans and then have to struggle to follow through.
I only started feeling really old this year. The reason? My hair seems to be falling out.
The hair loss is exacerbated by the fact that the strands have gotten thinner and fragile, so there are many more broken strands than there used to be. On advice from a beautician I no longer brush my hair but finger-comb it mostly and use a wide-tooth comb to finish up -- gently.
I inherited thick wavy hair from my father's side of the family so I suppose I should not complain. I don't have less hair than many women. It's just that I don't look like me any more.
Maybe this has been asked already. Just curious at what age, and why, you came to the realization, if ever(!) that you were "really old"? And did you ever look back 10 years after that and say "Well, I guess I wasn't as old as I thought!"? I'm only 57, and certainly don't feel old, and know quite a few retirees in their mid 70s that still don't think of themselves as old. I've only known 10 people well in to their 80s and some had totally given up on life and others were too busy to get old until their bodies gave out.
I am NOT "young" but I'm not "old" either. Getting 'older' chronologically is not an option...it's going to happen...but a good attitude and sense of humor can go a long ways. If I can find things to laugh about in life I feel pretty good. My job provides a lot of laughs sometimes.
I only started feeling really old this year. The reason? My hair seems to be falling out.
The hair loss is exacerbated by the fact that the strands have gotten thinner and fragile, so there are many more broken strands than there used to be. On advice from a beautician I no longer brush my hair but finger-comb it mostly and use a wide-tooth comb to finish up -- gently.
I inherited thick wavy hair from my father's side of the family so I suppose I should not complain. I don't have less hair than many women. It's just that I don't look like me any more.
I am 61.
I'm going through that hair thing too and it's aggravating. Seems I've developed some big ol' ugly cowlicks. When I was young my hair was so thick I had to have it thinned out now and then. I had my thyroid checked because I'd heard that can affect hair but it's fine. I never use blow dryers or brushes and usually comb it with a pick comb. I do have to use a LOT of hairspray because my hair is so fine and soft it won't curl without a perm and hairspray. Maybe I'll just resort to wigs! lol
I just turned 68, but so far, don't feel any older than I ever did.
If I start to feelin' old, I just go visit my 93-year-old neighbor, and see what he's up to. THAT usually makes me feel old!
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I don't think I'm there yet. I mean, I am 'only' 72 so have some time yet to start feeling 'old'. I will say I am getting tired of people and their dang clichés about age! I have people tell me, all the time, I should be "grateful to have a job" because, supposedly, it keeps me 'young'. Phooey. It keeps me tired! lol I am told that I'm lucky to be around so many young people because THAT keeps me 'young'. No, it doesn't. It frustrates me because I see them do such dumb things! 
