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Everybody ages—it’s a natural part of life. Even though age is “just a number” and a lot depends on the habits you’ve built up over the years, you’ll still see your life change over the years. However, accepting it can be hard for some people.

Internet user u/musclelivx recently inspired an interesting discussion on r/AskReddit. The online community members shared what they think are some of the clearest signs that someone’s getting older, from feeling way out of touch with pop culture and trends to taking their physical health far more seriously. Scroll down to check out their opinions and experiences.

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#1

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore Genuinely not caring what other people think of you anymore.

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Getting out of bed in the morning and walking like a new born giraffe for about 2 minutes.

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Having to scroll wayyyyyyyy back when you put in your birthdate.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on, no whammies, no whammies, no whammies aaand STOP!

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Though we can’t control the fact that aging happens (yet! Longevity scientists, we believe in you!), we can change our lifestyles to ensure that we’re fit, sharp, and independent even as we grow older.

Though our genetics and environment are huge factors in how we age, a lot still comes down to things that we can control. That means cultivating the right habits, from getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy to keeping our minds sharp and investing in our positive relationships.
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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore Newest fashion trends look ridiculous and all new music sounds like garbage.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or newest fashion trends look like something you're ashamed of having worn in your youth

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#5

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore I can sleep wrong now apparently.

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore It's the good knee and the bad knee instead of the left knee and the right knee.

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We don’t just need lots of regular movement and a ‘blue zone’ diet to live a long and high-quality life, though. We also need an active social life, to feel like we’re part of a community, and to participate in activities that give us a sense of purpose.

According to the longest-running study on human happiness, out of Harvard, it’s our relationships that we should prioritize. When we actively invest in our most significant relationships, we end up being far more resilient to the stress that life inevitably throws our way. We become tougher. We bounce back quicker.
#7

"Now playing your favourite 90s oldies."

Wait, what?

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely you mean the 1890's, the 1990's were only what - 15 years ago or something?

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#8

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore The doctor says "Yeah, that just happens." Instead of trying to fix anything.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was having a kidney test (in which they inject iodine into your system). Was waiting for the 'warmth' that signalled it had reached the kidneys. When I said, "Oh, I can feel it; it's nice and warm," the doctor said, "Almost like being a young thing again, huh?" I was 38!! THIRTY-EIGHT!!!

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When you start realizing you really don't like most people.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people I dislike are the people brainwashed into the hate-anyone-different-from-them political/religious cult.

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It might sound obvious that we should take care of our social lives, but doing so consciously is difficult. Especially when you’ve got work, chores, and a bunch of other responsibilities all vying for your time and energy.

Just as good relationships can improve our lives, the lack of a strong social network can be very detrimental to our lives. Not just mentally but also physically.
#10

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore One day you’re cool and young the next you get excited for new kitchen appliances.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got all excited and was waiting anxiously for days for the delivery man to finally delivery my nice wicker storage boxes.

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When they tear down a building that you remember getting built.

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#12

How easily I am annoyed by loud vehicles, regardless the time of day.

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The National Institute on Aging explains that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Socially isolated individuals also have weaker immune systems and have a great chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Those most vulnerable are people who have lost their partners, are separated from family and friends, go into retirement, lose their mobility, and lack transportation.
#13

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When you think the new generation's slang is just idiotic and not worth your time to understand.

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#14

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When your back goes out more than you do.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You pull one little muscle... just a little bit... one time ...and it's never quite the same afterwards

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Time goes faster.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like à roll of TP. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes./j

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Which of these answers did you vibe with the most, Pandas? What, for you personally, are the clearest signs that someone's getting older? On the flip side, what are some indicators that someone's maturing in the best possible way? What have you changed in your life as you age? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Don't like applying makeup anymore and don’t care how I look. Not that I don’t look presentable but I just don’t care anymore.

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#17

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore Having a favorite grocery store.

Extra points for having one for produce and one for bakery and one for pantry or meats.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or getting angry when they remodel, or change where things are in your favorite grocery store. "The bread has always been in aisle 17! Why did they move it to the back of the store? I can't find anything in here now!"

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore I remember having friends, but have no friends.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One sign you are taking good care of yourself is how many people you have outlived. But it does get lonely and unless one is in a retirement community it is hard to make new friends.

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When the grocery stores are playing your jams.

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#20

Becoming invisible.

I always heard older women become invisible.

Well I think that's how I know I'm old now.

Nobody randomly talks to me anymore. Nobody hits on me anymore. Nobody gives a s*** what I'm doing, where I'm at, I'm just completely ignored in public. Nobody takes a second glance at me anymore. No random smiles as I walk by anymore.

When I was younger, without trying, I always got attention. People would say hi to me. Or approach me. Or ask if I needed help or strike random conversations with me. Their heads will turn and smile at me and keep going. I can't think of the last time somebody turn their head at me as I walked by.

All of that stops. I'm truly invisible just like the old ladies used to say 😂

Now I go through my day watching younger women get approached, get attention, have those small meaningless conversations and stay seen by society. Their presence is acknowledged. It's really interesting watching it from a different perspective instead of experiencing that anymore.

I just don't exist.

Oh and the kids park! My youngest is seven. My oldest is 18. I'm no longer the young mom at the park. I watch all the young moms, and reminds me of the old moms watching me and smiling from afar. when I used to be a young mom. I don't know how to describe it, but it's kind of bittersweet watching young moms with their new babies and reminiscing at the same time.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me the invisibility is one of the major pros of getting older - just simply go about your day with no f***s given!

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When you make a small groan when you get up.

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#22

Eyesight goes off a cliff.

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#23

Not caring about social media. Facebook account deactivated for over a year.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Today it's the signal of a sane person, no matter his/her age.

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#24

Sitting cross legged on the floor for a few minutes makes it difficult to walk for a couple seconds.

but you're not REALLY old if you don't call it sitting "indian style".

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#25

30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore I used to use the pull-up bar to make my arms big.

I now use the pull-up bar to decompress my spine.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to have a float on my back in the swimming pool after going for a good swim. The only problem is that now I have grey hair everyone starts to panic and think I'm dead.

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I’m definitely more into birds and birding and I feel I’m slowly slipping towards owning binoculars and identifying species.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get the Merlin Bird ID app! I love it! We live near some wetlands and as I'm walking back after an evening swim at the local pool, I love to see which birds it identifies! I would have loved to have discovered this app when I was younger. But of course apps weren't a thing when I was young, and nor were smartphones!

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore Pain everywhere around the body.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do your stretches, people! (Reminds me: I must do my stretches.) I know plenty of women in their 50s and 60s here who are sporty and show no signs of stopping. I plan to be like them.

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When your blood runs cold after you find out that the person you thought was at least 15 years older than you turns out to be your age. I always tell myself (and I like to think it's true) that at least I LOOK 15 years younger than that person.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not wrong... the same age can look way different in appearance among different people. I remember a few years back, I was assigned a patient who was my same age (35 at the time) and thought, "oh good, they're my age"... assuming they would mostly likely be more mobile / independent than our typical kind of patient ... well, you know what they say about assumptions... ...dude got up to the room and looked like he was maybe in his mid-sixties ... actually, my 73 y/o dad looked younger and was more physically fit. Dude looked like he had lived a real rough life (and moved like it, too). The same age isn't the same on everyone. Most people put me in my early thirties when guessing my age... I'm 38.

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30 Times People Got A Reality Check About Not Being Young Anymore When you get excited about using a brand new sponge to wash dishes.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me, that day was yesterday......and it was soooo nice!

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Snap crackle pop used to be the sound of my breakfast. Now it’s the sound of me getting up in the morning.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sound of me turning my neck, walking up the stairs, bending over to pick something up….. this could go on for a while. 😜🤷‍♂️

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