As I look back, I think
“Woa. What the **** was that all about?”
As I look forward I think
“Crap, not long to go to the finish line really”
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I’m 47, and think my life can get even better. I still have plenty of time.
When I look back, I think, ok it was really really bad before but it’s better now and will keep getting better if I just put forth effort towards a good life
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At least you’ve made it to 55. Not everyone can say that.
Are you already retired or planning to retire soon?
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I’m “retired” already.
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I’m not even sure where the finish line is. I was told I wouldn’t live as long as I have. I feel like I’m in sudden death overtime.
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I read that the seriously mentally ill live 20 years less. Combine that with your heart issues and you’re doing great. Maybe the undead don’t die after all 
Congrats @everhopeful
I hope I reach that age. 
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I also turn 55 this year, where has the time gone?
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I am 62 and look forward to living another twenty years…I am keeping on top of my heart condition and the heart meds are fixing my early heart beat, so I am good to go…
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I hear you @everhopeful
I’ll be 60 in a couple of weeks
I can’t believe it!
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I’ll be 
honest I can’t imagine living that long with just my cardiomyopathy alone anything else comes up idk I’ve learned to try to make yourself happy as much as you can
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I’ve had a helluva ride on those lousy generic zyprexa meds I was given. Finally got it fixed spring last year and got back on the original. I consider myself lucky to be alive. I guess we all are, but it really dawns on you when you’ve had a couple of near death experiences. The way my health is right now I’m thinking I might not live very long, but maybe things can improve 
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68 next January. Mental health isn’t perfect, but I’d have to go back a long way for it to be as good as it is now. There’s several physical health issues - atrial fibrillation,Barretts oesophagus,lymphoedema, premature osteoporosis,rheumatoid arthritis,reduced mobility. It doesn’t feel as though I’ve got all those things though.
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Well I’m glad you guys are alive n kickin it.
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I’m 51. No idea how much longer I’ve got. Try not to think about it too much.
When I do, I sometimes get into the mind boggling thoughts that humans have been around for hundreds of thousands of years. I have only seen 51. It’s weird to think that your experience of life did not exist for all this time of existence and will not be for millions of years in the future. Because your frame of reference is so narrow. I have only had experiences as long as I’ve been alive. This is an obvious statement and a profound one at the same time. You have nothing to reference besides your own consciousness.
Weird stuff.
Anywho, most of the time, I just try to enjoy as much as I can. This would be better with no negatives, but I deal with reality, not what I wish things to be.
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I’m 60, and I think it’s a good thing that we live for a relatively short amount of time because it gives value to our achievements and how we treat the people who love us. Also, living a finite number of years creates a sense of urgency to get things done.
I’ve spoken to many hospice workers over the years, and they all said that 90% of their dying patient’s regrets are the things that they did not do. So maybe try some new things that you’ve wanted to do. Nothing crazy, but step out of your comfort zone a little. You’ll have to push yourself, but you’ll likely feel better afterwards.
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