Afraid of getting older?
Hey,
I know that the fear of getting older is something many people have. Nevertheless, I'd like to hear your opinion on my thoughts and feelings.
I'm 18 years old, but I've developed an aversion to getting older (around my 17th birthday). Whenever I see kids, or even anyone even slightly younger than me (including 17-year-olds), I feel a bit jealous and wish I were younger. The thought of getting older every day really scares me, and it also makes me very sad. It's not just that I'm scared of turning 30 or so, but the thought of turning 19 this year is also killing me.
I realize there's nothing I can do about it. But I would like to do something about this feeling, because I would say I suffer from it.
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Hey,
I can totally relate to how you feel. Especially when I think of my three younger siblings… My little brother, the youngest of us, will be 16 this year and is starting his apprenticeship.
It's strange how quickly time flies, isn't it? When I turned 18, I was already in training and living on my own in a big city. I moved out when I was 15, and since then everything has just seemed to go by so quickly. At 19, I finished my training, moved back home, and started a permanent job. I'll be 24 this year, and yes, I have to admit, I often cry when I think about my childhood. About all the wonderful, carefree moments from the past. Even when my grandparents were still alive and I could see them every day.
Even though I've been married for over two years now and should be pretty grown up, I often don't feel like it yet. I sometimes think I just want to be a little kid again, and I allow myself to be. Just talk about trivial things and have a good laugh. I'm truly grateful to have such close contact with my family, because they give me support along the way. Even today, when the weather's nice, I still play badminton, ping-pong, Uno, etc. with my siblings. That keeps my inner child alive.
It's true that getting older is sometimes sad. But it's a natural part of life. Time simply passes faster the older you get. There's no stopping it.
To be able to immerse myself in my childhood again and again, I bought a book. It's full of old photos and memories. Whenever I'm feeling down, I like to look through it and remember the good times. Maybe it would be something for you, too. 🙂
All love
Hello!
You never get a chance to live 'today' because you're constantly thinking about getting older. Always seize the present. Then a year will contain so much good and beautiful that you'll be surprised at how much life fits into one year.
You're beating yourself up. You're an adult now, maybe you'll want to start a family in a few years and then enjoy your children.
It's perfectly normal for everyone to get older. Every stage of life has its advantages. You can always enjoy different things. But that only works if you allow it.