2006-11-05 04:38:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is called facing our mortality. Scaring thing to a lot of ppl, because growing old eventaully means death....which means you are facing your own mortality, and contemplating your limited time.
2006-11-05 04:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because u associate growing old with incapacitation. The fear that we may not be loved the same way.
It is a struggle to age gracefully but very much possible.
U need to keep reinventing yourself.
First thing is to stay healthy.
Second is to be useful in some way or the other to the people who matter to u.
My grandma is 75 years old , diabetic, osteoporotic, but loved by everyone, the bitter truth being that she is always oozing with love and doing something or the other for the people who matter.
So dont fear growing old, fear becoming useless.
2006-11-05 04:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by harsha d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have a "growing old" complex...don't worry about it. It happens. You probably want to stay as youthful feeling and young-looking in appearance as possible. You're not alone...we all want this. Keep a watch on your weight and health as much as possible. The wrinkle factor is mainly connected with family history. If someone in the family, no matter how far back they are, wrinkled quickly you MAY. Don't worry about it...enjoy life and health while you have it.
2006-11-05 04:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the media has trained us that everyone should be young, thin, rich and gorgeous. Our society has forgotten that being older can have it's benefits such as wisdom, children, grandchildren and the long love of a partner. Getting old will happen no matter how much botox you use, even Madonna will be a grandmother one day.
2006-11-05 05:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid of growing old - it's much better than the alternative ...
2006-11-05 05:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be afraid because every one has to undergo this but save for the rainy days.
2006-11-05 04:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by hm_pearl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, be logical! how are you gonna not get old??it happens no matter what! it is the cycle of life! beyond human control at this time? accept it but dont give into it!stay active and live healthy so your days will be enjoyable while on this plane of existance.
2006-11-05 12:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by richard c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either
You could be afraid of your body and mind detioriating
You could be worried that you will have financial difficulty
You could be worried about death
Or it could be none of these things, just suggestions
2006-11-05 04:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by Vicky M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u haven't really done much with your life or you are scared of being wrinkled...just take care of yourself..u wont look old and do everything u want to do..that way u will not be scared of getting old...im 31...and im not just ready to get old..im ready to die..i felt i have done a lot and enough....lol
2006-11-05 04:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its because u havent done everything u wanted yet. Remember life is like a timerace do wot u can before your time runs out!!
2006-11-05 04:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋