I’m 52 now. I don’t think I’ve got that many years left. Of course I’ve always sort of felt this way. I’ve always felt as though my years were numbered and I didn’t have much of a future. I’m very surprised I’ve lived this long frankly. But I don’t see my way past 60 or so. With all the weight and all the meds I just don’t see it. I’ll probably have a heart attack. Although I am getting my heart checked so maybe it will be okay, I don’t know. Maybe a stroke. Maybe kidney failure or liver failure. These things come on quickly sometimes don’t they? Who knows. But I would have a better chance if I would take better care of myself.
You never know. My grandfather is now pushing 80, and he has had type 2 diabetes since he was 60. You’re taking steps to get your health in check, and it’s never too late to start making positive changes.
Do you want to live longer?
I’m 61, and I don’t know how many years I have left. Of course, I could always be killed in an accident when I reached 62. Then again, I might surprise myself and live until I’m 90.
I feel the same way as you @Leaf
Although I lost about 11 pounds recently I’m still considered obese and I suffer from diabetes.
I am afraid that I’ll die from a major stroke or heart attack.
I am seeing this one doctor who specializes in nutrition and weight loss.
Hopefully this will help me.
I’m 31 and feel I might die in my 30 s lol.
Cos of that whooshing brain noise. And stroke running on both sides of my family.
But we are both taking steps to look after ourselves so life can go on
Yes, I do, I want to see what happens with my kids and grandkids and I want to accomplish the things I’ve set out to do.
From personal issues myself I would be in a state of shock to make it another month…
And I’m only 31
Well, if you want to live, then keep up he lifestyle changes. You’ve made a lot of progress taking care of yourself already.
Don’t consider it your fault if you can’t maintain a “healthy” weight on the meds. I theorize that for some folks it’s literally impossible. I was very psychically active myself (although slowly gaining weight throughout that time) until my feet developed plantar fasciitis. Then it became painful to walk and the weight piled on. The death of my father and moving out on my own increased my tendency to binge on many types of food. And finally diabetes made me too weak to exercise much. (and the weight piled on). It’s like trying to win at shadow boxing. And yes I don’t think I have long to go myself.
I’m so sorry, it’s terrible isn’t it? And plantar fasciitis is very painful I had a run with it because of my heel spur and it’s awful especially in the mornings.
Do you exercise @Leaf?
I am counting my steps but thats about it.
My dietician said to do a little at a time.
Baby steps.
I do a little, but I’m waiting for a cardiac stress test right now before I can get back on the treadmill again. That’s my main exercise usually. My test is tomorrow morning and I’m like 99% sure it will be fine and I’ll get released back to full exercise again. Then hopefully I can stop feeling like I’m going to die young lol
When I turned 50 I started wondering “what’s going to get me”. Maybe it’s natural.
Good luck @Leaf
I’m sure everything will be fine!
@Leaf, do you have depression? It sounds like doom and gloom thinking. Like the impending doom that goes with depression and anxiety. You might need a med adjustment. Tell your dr and if you have one, tell your therapist
Hi @Leaf! I hope you have a lot of years left. I too have to eat healthy and exercise.
The people on my family live to about 83 on average. My mom didn’t take care of her diabetes and died at 59. I’m hypoglycemic, so no diabetes luckily. I just have some other issues, mental illness, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.
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