BullDog777

It's cold and rainy today. Boy did I feel it in my bones all day. When I was 30 I was in a really bad accident and broke my back, hip, tore up my knees and broke both my feet along with my left elbow.

I felt every single injury today...14 years later arthritis has set in and it hurts to walk.


It feels like someone stomped on my bare feet with boots. My back and hip feel like there's broken glass in there instead of cartilage. My knees are sore and it feels like I slammed my funny bone.
It's rare that I miss being numb, but today.....i miss it.

I was going to go to the mall in a bit, but I think I'll stay home instead.
I hate getting old.

Awake61

it is very hard getting old. My mind is very foggy and I can't lift things very well. But I am looking forward to continued sobriety and some time left to really be with my family and be awake.

PhoenixJ

Try mindful meditative breathing stuff. It helps me a little

SoberLeigh

Getting old is not for sissies.

Is there a better forecast for tomorrow? Would a warmer and drier climate help you?

2muchpain

Very sorry to hear what your going through. Sounds real tough. Yeah, getting older hard to deal with. Not that I'm comparing myself to your situation, but I wake up with a lot more aches than I used to. Takes longer to get my motor going. Seems to be a lot easier to pull a muscle or sprain something. I still spend time at the gym, but am real happy that when I get home, I have ice-packs in the fridge for sore muscles and pain in my knees.
Then there's brain fog. Forgetting where I put stuff. Finding stuff in places where they don't belong. My memory is shot.
But on the bright side, not much bothers me anymore. Most things that drove me nuts years ago seems like small stuff now. I'm not as tightly wound as I used to be. I appreciate each day more than I used to. I value interactions with people more. Don't take it for granted as much as I used to. I'm not so demanding or hard on myself as I was when I was younger. I'm much more ok being me. I guess it's just a trade off. John

Mattq2

So well said 2muchpain.

BullDog777

It's supposed to be like this until Sunday. My bones feel better out west. Like Arizona west. Unfortunately, my wife is US government and she doesn't want to retire for another 3-5 years.

On a positive note, both our parents are still alive and here. My wife's parents built a house here to be near their grand daughter. So I think we're here for the long haul.

I just took a long nap. and feel a bit better. I'm just gonna take it slow this weekend....No climbing Mt. Kilimanjiro for me. hahaha

thanks for listening.

least

I complain about getting older too, but every morning I wake up grateful to be "on the right side of the grass".

2muchpain

BullDog, in some ways we are lucky. We have been through the aches and pains of life and have survived. Many have not.
In some ways, it's pretty cool getting old. I don't care if I don't shave for several days. I'm not that concerned if I don't wear a shirt and shorts that match. I can sit at home tomorrow and not do anything and not feel guilty about it. This stuff is like gold to me and it just goes on and on.
Today, I drove to work and actually took time to look at the beautiful scenery and listened to some funny stuff on the radio, and ended up with a lousy day at work, but was able to go home to a quiet place and kick back. Now on line looking for a nice weekend trip. Now how cool is that. At 67 years old, I wouldn't change places with anyone. I have enough money to pay my bills and occasionally take a short trip. That's enough for me. Quality not quantity.
I can relate to what your going through man, but it could always be worse.
Were not dead yet man. Lots of life in us old guys. Hope to visit Virginia some day. John

BullDog777

Great post John, thanks.

PhoenixJ

the thing that really pisses me off with oldie + injury + pain is always feeling tired. Doing 'normie' stuff becomes a marathon some days. Warm sun is a blessing. Empathy and support to you- go eat chocolate.

puddlejumper70

One thing that I began doing a couple years back and do on a regular basis today is epsom salts baths. I buy the "post-workout" Dr. Teals brand from WM and it is fantastic. It has real eucalyptus/peppermint oil in it. I will usually add some sea salt and baking soda to the water as well. It really soothes the muscles and joints, plus relaxes the hell out of you.

I put the laptop on the toilet seat and watch Netflix, or have a stack of Reader's Digests from my parents house to make the time go by.

FBL

If I wouldn't have gotten sober when I did, I'd probably be dead by now, so growing old doesn't seem so bad.

aasharon90

We all have one body, one mind and one
soul to take care of in the best possible,
heathiest way we can.

I also had a bad accident when I was 30 yrs
old due to my drinking, spending 10 days in
the hospital with numerous contusions, broken
bones, ribs, a punctured lung where they
had to drain, a punctured spleen that was
removed, a chin that was sewn back on.

Yes, I was a mess and will never forget
that drinking and driving can result in
catastophy.

I entered recovery at 30 and have maintained
it over the yrs learning how to take care of my
one body, mind and soul incorporating affective
tools and knowledge of a recovery program of
AA as my guideline to remain as healthy, happy
and honest as I can.

Coming here to SR I can read how others
stay healthy, eat healthy, exercise, relax,
tapping into so many new ways to enjoy
a better quality of life.

I'm inching towards 60 and I feel young,
look young, mentally, emotionally, spiritually,
and physically still moving at a comfortable
pace in life and recovery.

You can too.