Age might be “but a number,” but this back pain feels very real.

I definitely went through a"second puberty"in my mid to late 20s.

Isn’t getting older swell???

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“I like to joke that I hit 40 and the ‘check engine’ light came on.

You’ll get random aches and pains that just come and go, and sometimes stick around permanently.

If you injure yourself, expect healing times to be two to three times longer at least.

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Same with illnesses you just don’t bounce back like you used to.”

“I barely drink anymore.

The hangovers suck, but it also makes my heart race.

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u/klitchell

3.

“My body started degenerating a lot more after about 45. u/OnlyPants69

4.

“What the fuck is up with all this ear hair?”

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“Peeing more often.

Not being able to get it up as easily.

Forgetting names more often.”

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u/funkapus

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7.

“Skin tags.”

“Im gonna be real.

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u/n3u7r1n0

9.

“All of your old injuries come back to haunt you.

That banged-up knee that you got sliding into home plate when you were 9?

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That time you tweaked your back lifting that grocery bag?

Did you miss me?

Blurry eyes from staying up too late on the computer?

Well, now they’re always blurry!”

u/TR3BPilot

10.

“I wear glasses to see far, but have to remove my glasses/contacts to read.”

“If youre a woman,perimenopause.

u/pitathegreat

12.

“I finally got diagnosed with ADHD at age 38 and started meds that work.

So it’s never too late to figure out your life.”

u/Roupert4

13.

Brain quit…annnd I forgot the last one.”

u/TheUpgrayed

15.

“I sneezed once, and it felt like I broke two ribs.”

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16.

“My body is more dependent on regular movement.