Besides Gray Hair, What Was (Or Were) Your First Sign(s) of Aging?

[chic]

For me it was losing that energetic bouncy feeling. I used to wake up with every morning, hit the snooze button, and make excuses for this or that part of my body not feeling great anymore.

 

[Chet]

I was always in denial about myself aging. It's only fairly recently that I decided I was lying to myself. The signs have piled up where they can't be ignored.

 

[Alligatorob]

For me it was losing that energetic bouncy feeling.

Interesting reply, guess the same is true for me. I don't know when I lost it, just kind of snuck away I guess. But I do know I was much bouncier, particularly in the morning when I was younger. Had not really thought about it or realized it till I saw your post.

 

[Manatee]

I was kidded by my Navy shipmates about my gray hair. I returned to civilian life when I was 25.
I had my first of 3 cataract surgerys when I was 42.

 

[Devi]

First sign of aging? When I was 19 and noticed that my skin was just the tiniest bit dry.

Then when I was ... I don't know, maybe 50 or so, and it looked like the whole world turned 20.

And now? Kind of lugging myself around, pains in the legs, etc. LOL

 

[Jan14]

Unexpectantly looking in a mirror and barely recognizing myself. Slowing way down. Inability to work as hard.

 

[officerripley]

I'm so sorry for all you've been through MDB but so glad you are a fighter and survived all of it. I also admire the stamina you have now after all you've been through. You should feel very proud of yourself.

@officerripley My dear friend, my heart goes out to you when reading some of your posts. I wish things were better for you....you certainly deserve it!
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Thanks, Diva.

 

[StarSong]

Little signs that I wasn't as young as I once was have been showing up for decades, but none jolted me like turning 60.

When walking past or toward store with large windows I sometimes glimpse the reflection of an older woman and look around to see where she is because I didn't notice anyone walking nearby.
Oh crap. It's me...

 

[Liberty]

Little signs that I wasn't as young as I once was have been showing up for decades, but none jolted me like turning 60.

When walking past or toward store with large windows I sometimes glimpse the reflection of an older woman and look around to see where she is because I didn't notice anyone walking nearby.
Oh crap. It's me...

Hey StarSong...also realized a few years ago they just weren't making mirrors like they used to!

 

[CinnamonSugar]

My right SI joint and I are no longer friends

 

[StarSong]

Hey StarSong...also realized a few years ago they just weren't making mirrors like they used to!

Don't know if you saw or remember the bit on Seinfeld about some mirrors being "good" (aka flattering) and others not so good.
Good mirrors seem to be getting scarcer.

 

[JustBonee]

For me it was losing that energetic bouncy feeling. I used to wake up with every morning, hit the snooze button, and make excuses for this or that part of my body not feeling great anymore.

Yes, that did it for me ... losing the bounce.. and the ability to walk at a fast pace (without aid)

 

[Pinky]

I started to "feel it" when I hit 70. Especially the knees .. walk slower. Frustrating, as I don't feel it mentally.

 

[RadishRose]

Getting those first few hairs on your chin………..yuk…
where’s those tweezers !!!

That was also me.

 

[Murrmurr]

It was when I looked in the mirror one morning and saw my grandpa more than either of my parents. That was about 10 years ago.

 

[Grampa Don]

When I was 40 and my doctor gave me referrals to three different specialists.

 

[Chet]

When I renew my driver's license I have kept the old one over the years. The changing photo every 4 years tells the story.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

When I renew my driver's license I have kept the old one over the years. The changing photo every 4 years tells the story.

Most of my official photos, I look like I’m looking down the barrel of a shot gun anyway

 

[C50]

Regardless of all my aches and pains, gray hair and failing senses, buying my first bag of Butterscotch candies absolutly drives home the fact I have become old.

 

[helenbacque]

Not grey hair for me. It was frequent visits with Sir Arthur - ritis

 

[FastTrax]

I typically use a 1/4" drill bit then square the ends off for the dovetail to fit better. I hoped this helped.

 

[Nathan]

Besides Gray Hair, What Was (Or Were) Your First Sign(s) of Aging?

When AARP started cramming membership solicitations in my mailbox.

 

[SeaBreeze]

When I renew my driver's license I have kept the old one over the years. The changing photo every 4 years tells the story.

Funny how when you get a license photo you think it's horrible, until you get the next one....than the old one isn't so bad.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Don't know if you saw or remember the bit on Seinfeld about some mirrors being "good" (aka flattering) and others not so good.
Good mirrors seem to be getting scarcer.

Was this the one?

 

[StarSong]

Was this the one?

No. George was commenting that he looked good in the mirror at Monk's. They agreed it was a "good mirror."