Posted by valene on October 7, 2006, at 20:10:03
In reply to Think I know my problem but it can't be fixed, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 12:33:28
Phillipa, You could definitely be helped by therapy. You know, 60 is NOT old! Not anymore.
Age is relative. Some people are old at 35. I know people in their 80's who are riding motorcycles, building new homes, etc.! I Don't feel old and I am about your age.60 is the new 45 - I'll find the article on Yahoo and send it to you. Written by a therapist of some kind. She says she used to see "seniors" starting at age 65 and now the age is 75 or older.
If you are physically fit, don't worry about 60 - get with some younger people, not those retired neighbors of yours! You ride bicycles, correct?
My husband is also younger as yours is and I feel as though I am his age and lots of people think we are the same or very close in age. Don't let a number hang you up that way,
Love,
Val> I think I know what my biggest problem is that's made me so hopeless and even put SI thoughts in my head at times. I'm older than all you. I'm 60 and feel that I want to be like my neighbors and with their husbands retired at my age. See I was married for 21years to the father of my children I've realized that if only we could have forgiven and started over from the cheating it was free love time that we would be together sharing memories. I have no one to share memories with and my husband now it's not his fault but he's l3 years younger than me. When he is retirement age I'll either be dead or in a wheelchair. how do I accept my aging the the medical problems that have started attacking my body and I physically can't work, follow him to his job custome boat painting self -employed and just sit there and watch him work? I have no friend, hobbies, etc, and always spent my time with my husband as friends. Do you think a therapist could help me before I go under. I'm so terrified and scared. Thanks Love Phillipa
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