Scared of aging

@aquaaaaa  I understand Aqua. It sounds like the thought of aging up brings up mixed feelings for you. On one hand, realizing you won't be a teenager soon can feel like a change from what's familiar. At the same time, you also feel hopeful that you can create the future you want. What kinds of things do you think might help you feel more in control during this transition? 

Here are some resources that I hope you find helpful: 

• Request for Transition Support through this form: It will allow you to pair with a transition mentor to help and guide you through the transition, your questions, and queries related to the adult side. 
• Check out the Self-esteem discussion to learn more about self-esteem and how you can improve it. 
• Take your steps to explore group chats to seek and receive support. 

@aquaaaaa aww! It's ok to be scared ❤❤ becoming an adult is a scary thing. Aging at any age can be scary. But becoming an adult you'll find isn't much different to being a teen. Only thing that really changed is school and work. Don't worry if your not sure if future plans, most people in their 50s still don't know. Gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ let's you know everything will be ok ❤❤ and we are all here to support and help you ❤❤

@aquaaaaa hey friend I know the fear does this make you feel like death is coming closer with each year

@aquaaaaa As a rather morbid guy who's about done with middle age & has health issues, I know how it is...yes indeed.

This is one of those problems I don't have ready advice for... It does not get any easier as time goes by. One reason being that the older you get the faster your time goes. It's true! I wish it weren't but it is. And yes, the signs of aging will come & will take you in total surprise. You'll never see that s*** coming. 😔 No one does.

All I can tell you is if you're healthy, use your time wisely. Go & achieve whatever great things you want to achieve, put that feather in your cap. But take care of yourself too...it's easy to cut corners when you're young & you have energy to burn. Don't. Substituting a cup of coffee for a night's sleep is okay once in a while when you absolutely have to, but if you burn the candle at both ends for too many months or years then you will pay the price later on. Believe me, I know. I live it every day. There's no such thing as "catching up on your sleep".

A healthy diet is nice to have, too.

We all age, grow old & eventually d!e. It is inevitable, & maybe for the best. (Would you really want to live forever?...think carefully before answering that) The only answer I know of is to use your time well while you have it. Don't waste it messing around on social media like so many people do now. Your 20's & 30's should be, & just might be, the best time of your life. Try not to ruminate on mortality, & go do whatever means the most to you.

I once had similar fears, I found this quote helped me.

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many."

It makes me think of people I've lost too soon and that I should live on for them and I'm grateful to be alive and growing older is just a part of life. Hang in there!

@aquaaaaa Honestly, I used to have this fear too. I used to zone out and forget about aging. 

And even though my situation is different from yours, I find growing out of my teenage years something to look forward to now. For me its freedom. I'm 17 now but when I turn 18, I get looked at as an adult. But even with that, I can still be a teenager in many ways. 

All about making life worthwhile.

@aquaaaaa I

believe in you and am here for you.