Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => Birthdays and Events => Topic started by: Cassie on August 31, 2013, 06:33:38 PM
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Did anyone else dread turning 50 as much as I do or am I just being silly?? Somehow, turning 40 was still kinda cool, but 50, just seems ancient and over the hill. I know that I should not feel like this as I have friends who are in their 70's and who still look and act like 40 year olds. I just feel that I am losing my desirability and my zest for life, probably just hormonal and ridiuculous, but I just cannot shake this feeling of dread, pls tell me that 50 is not the end of the line :) Thx dear ladies x
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I dreaded it too Cassie and like you I had not minded turning 40, but it is just another number and you get nice pressies! I don't feel any different after it, other than peri-meno symptoms increasing of course ::) I like to think that I don't look like I'm 50 as I dye my hair to keep the grey at bay and try to keep my weight down. It's really not the end :)
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Turning 50 was fine because I felt great - no sign of any meno symptoms and still had all the energy etc. Turning 60 in a few months time, however, makes me feel totally different. I think we all have particular ages we hate getting to. 30 is a big one for some.
Taz
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I was not looking forward to 50 either. It came and it went and the years just roll on by.
I was a lot better fitness wise than I am three years on. I am sitting here on a Saturday night absolutely knackered after having done not a lot.
Enjoy your birthday and make the most of every day.
Honeyb
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I'm not far off turning the BIG 6 :o ;D
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You'll laugh at this - I hated turning 20!!! I suddenly realised my mortality at that age. I am going to be 56 tomorrow, it's not so bad. TBH, I find there are compensations for getting older - ok the menopause sucks donkey balls, but there is the whole "when I am an old woman I am going to wear purple" thing kicking off.
I find I care much less of what people think of me as I get older - I am what I am - take it or leave it. I don't think there is any reason to be less desirable over 50 - it is down to the twinkle in the eye, that is what the opposite sex find attractive, they don't notice the saggy bits etc - especially as they have got the same, unless you are a cougar out for 30 year olds!
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I too am fast approaching 60. My ambition is to get back my energy and sort out health issues by my birthday so I can get back to enjoying doing the things I love to do. One of the most wonderful, joyful things that has happened to me in my 50s is becoming a grandmother.
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I am going to be 60 in a few days time and I am looking forward to the celebration. Not being 60. I must get my energy levels sorted out and my anxiety levels lowered. That is my plan... I don't feel 60 - I still feel mentally alert. I am thinking about rejoining the gym.
Bramble
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It really is just a number :) I turned 50 last year - celebrated in New York with DH. Since then I feel better, am much fitter and hardly even think about my age unless I have a form to fill in or something. Could you maybe find a way to celebrate it in style?
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Have a wonderful birthday, Bramble! Maybe life begins at 60? More time to do what you want to do?
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I got to 30 without problems: woke on my 31st feeling down my sides as I lay flat on the bed - really thought I would balloon overnight ::) ;D ........ DH asked what I was doing and gave 'the look' when I told him.
The Spring when I was due to be 50 in the Dec. I decided to have a party in the Summer, we picked August Bank Holiday. Mum was really excited but by then Dad was quite poorly - Brother in Law refused to 'drive through Bank Holiday Traffic and could we please give them an alternative date?' .......... M in L wouldn't come unless B in L drove her: so DH and I went to Rockingham Castle that August and had a Great Time!
Never invited them a gain. Now we do our 'own thing' ;).
:cake: :congrats: :party09:
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Turning 40 was a breeze and I both got married and had my first child in my 40s. Turning 50 I HATED with a vengeance. I'm 51 now. All of a sudden I looked in the mirror and thought Urrrrrgh!!!!!
But you have to get on with it, so I decided I needed a new hobby. I start as an assistant leader at Rainbows next week :) We also had to take our daughter out of school last year, so I home school her and in my spare time make carnival costumes.
Think that'll keep me busy for a while ;D ;D
Have a wonderful Birthday xx
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Thats exactly how I feel evenstar! But as you say, there is nothing one can do about it, thankyou lovely ladies for your encouragement x
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I see my Mum looking back from the mirror >:(
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All I wanted for my 50th was to sit on a beach with my OH and we did
no party no family no fuss
Its just a number so I dont have problem with it.
One of my sisters has been 32 for the last 12 years cant wait for her 50th.
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60 next month :o ;D ...........
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Turning 50 was MUCH easier than turning 30, that was depressing.
I'me 55 now, 56 holds no fears, well not many.....
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All I can say is - I wish I was 50 again!!! Luckily I didn't start meno until 2-3 years down the line so I felt just as I always had done - no aches and pains, two young children, no tiredness and still with a zest for life with all its highs and lows. Now I am 60 everything is on an even keel and I didn't like turning this age and still don't relish the sound of it, but happy I am in good health compared to some and feel well and contented most of the time (partly thanks to HRT!). When I turned 40 I was 6 months pregnant with 4th child so that felt odd, and 30 I had a great party!
I'm sure I read yesterday that it was someone's birthday today - I was going to wish her happy birthday - well :hbday: whoever you are!!!
Hurdity x