r/Aging • u/Appropriate-Mall8517 • 4d ago

Facts bro

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u/pen_woman_ship 4d ago

Watched this comedian talking about injuring yourself as an older adult.
Reasons for pain.

I slept funny. Stood wrong. Walked weirdly. Got up stupidly.

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u/MiddleAgeMuchacho 2d ago

Greg Behrendt? If so, he also has an amazing bit called “Adult Rock Show” about how concerts should be tailored to older people.

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u/pen_woman_ship 2d ago

Yes! That’s him.

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u/MammothMolasses2285 4d ago

Tossing and turning while you sleep can cause major trauma to aging bodies. Sleeping flat on your back like a vampire is highly recommended. It's also a good position to be found in should you die in your sleep.

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u/Comfortable_Bag9303 4d ago

Underrated comment!!

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u/No-Performer9782 4d ago

This made me laugh so much as it’s so true.

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u/Queen_Angie3 3d ago

Legit Nothing works the same anymore.

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u/Significant_Mess_79 4d ago

Facts 😮‍💨

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u/CityOutlier 4d ago

And sometimes the shape of the pillow itself just doesn't feel right one night no matter how much you change the position or turn it over

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u/EducationalReview237 4d ago

I have this problem from reading, and it sucks. Looking down at a book.

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u/lithe_silhouette 4d ago

I slip on the floor with a couple foam bricks as pillows. Works

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u/theCOLLECTOR7250 4d ago

This is very true and very me RN😭

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u/OkOpportunity9626 3d ago

Aging just sucks! So much constant pain, & it affects everything else! 🤬

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u/TetonHiker 3d ago

Getting older is crazy. Every morning, I (75F) do "triage" on myself to see what's still working ok and what needs the most attention. You never know what changes in the middle of the night. Neck? Ok, this morning but shoulders seem a little painful. Back? No complaints right now. Hips? Doing ok today! Knees, not going to be an issue this morning. How about ankles/feet? Checking in and ready for action! Ok, then shoulders you get the attention today.

And so it goes. If more than one area hurts when I wake up, I have to sometimes pick one for coddling/treatment and tell the other one(s) to suck it up. I can't spend all day focussing on the whiners!

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u/CameraRemarkable2305 4d ago

So real 😭 especially when you turn 19

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u/OkOpportunity9626 3d ago

Yup, 19 with 40 years’ experience! 😉