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Holding tight

Portia18 — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:48:22 GMT

Hello. I’m new here and unsure where to start. I’m a senior and struggling with it. I don’t feel like a senior sometimes 🥴

Re: Holding tight

WishyBee — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:34:11 GMT

Hi there, I’m new here too and thought I’d start with a reply. Are you struggling with being a senior because you are young at heart or because you feel much older than you are?

Re: Holding tight

Happylife — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:30:59 GMT

Hi Portia18,

Really sorry to hear how you are feeling. You are at the right place and thanks for reaching out.

Being a senior doesn't always come with a specific feeling or a set of experiences. It's completely normal to feel this way sometimes and to have moments of doubt and uncertainty. You are definitely not alone in this.

If you don't mind me asking, do you have any family/friends or have you spoken to your GP about how you are feeling? Would you like to talk more about what's been particularly challenging for you?

I really hope you feel better. I am a good listener and I am here for you, if you feel like sharing more...

Take care

Happylife

Re: Holding tight

Portia18 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:21:32 GMT

Thanks for yr reply WishyBee. I feel like ive jumped to my 70s from my 50s kinda like overnight, at least in my head. But ive got bad anxiety last few weeks and it’s scary. Can you say something to help me feel betta ?

Re: Holding tight

Portia18 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:27:54 GMT

Appreciate yr reply Happylife. Lots has been goin wrong recently and no family to help. I feel sad and lost. I try explain and they don’t get me. I’m tired of it and wld like to know I can get get ova it, it’s only been some weeks, not long