r/over60

Tired and bored, if I go to bed now, I know I'll be up at 2am. Seems like I get stuck in this cycle and it's hard to break it. No matter what time I go to bed, 5 hrs and I'm done.

How was your experience and are you still using it?

I saw one with 17 lbs at Costco and almost bought it.

This is a weekly conversation thread for anything Over60. Start a discussion, reply to someone below! It's nice to have a friendly conversation!

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Conversation Starters:

· What are you up to this week?

· Anything new happening in your life right now?

· Tell us about an interesting thing / hobby that you’ve discovered or done recently.

Do adults have imaginary friends? I (F69) daily replay in my head something like a parallel universe in which I interact with imaginary people. I create scenarios and dialogue sort of as if I'm writing a book or a sitcom for TV. I'm the principal character. And yes, I can tell reality from fantasy. Am I crazy or is this common? Is this a sign of something - loneliness, encroaching mental illness, dissatisfaction with my life or an overactive imagination? Anyone else do this?

We call our Robot Vacuum Rosie, from the Jetsons. What everyday objects do you name for pop characters from the 70’s and 80’s?

I was taking a bus ride to my local library the other day. I was engrossed in my phone reading as usual. An elderly woman, probably in her 70's , got in and said hello. I nodded and kept reading until she said she doesn't get to talk much as she lives alone. I immediately put my phone down and had a conversation. I even discovered she was going to the library as well so we talked on the walk there as also. It doesn't take much to engage in conversation with someone who might otherwise be lonely. I will be keeping this in mind from now on.

Hey, over 60s!

At our age, I guess most of us will by now have lost some significant people from our lives. I'm 68 and all 4 of my grandparents and both my parents are no longer with us. The one I miss most is my maternal granddad. My mother was adopted, so I had no biological connection to granddad. But he was a huge influence on me and even after 17+ years I still miss him every day. If I'm honest, he's the only person I miss - the others never make me feel this way.

Anyone else care to share?

I haven't worn makeup in years, but I want to start again to boost my mood and feel pretty. Where is a good, simple, and non-intimidating place to start for a 60-year-old beginner?

No one prepares 60+ men for how long the scrotum gets, and how uncomfortable it can be.

Going commando is a totally different feeling to doing it in the preceeding decades.

Hello 👋 19 year old here, hope I’m welcome :)

If you’re older and dislike modern music because of its themes or because it’s repetitive or for whatever reason, you may like Lana del Rey.

My dad who is in his 50s really likes her music, which is saying a lot as he hates most of the music I play!

Her music sounds like something that comes right out of the 60s and 70s, and a lot of her outfits, makeup and hair styles are inspired by these eras.

Her genres are mainly alternative pop and Americana.

My favourite songs which encompass this era:

Born to Die

National Anthem

Dark Paradise

Ultraviolence

Brooklyn Baby

Old Money

Love

Cinnamon Girl

How to disappear

Happiness is a butterfly

Say Yes To Heaven

Margaret

Let me know what you think :)

Hi everyone 🤍

I’m u/Automatic_Ad3917, the creator of this space.

I started this community because I feel like a lot of women are quietly trying to figure this out on their own…

Using cannabis for stress, sleep, burnout, anxiety, or hormonal shifts — but not always getting the same experience every time.

Sometimes it works exactly how you want.

Other times… it doesn’t.

And no one really talks about that part.

This space is for real conversations about what you use, why you chose it, and how it actually feels in real life.

💬 What to Post

Share anything based on your personal experience, like:

• What method you use (edibles, vape, flower, etc.)

• What you were hoping to feel vs. what actually happened

• What’s worked for you (or hasn’t)

• Questions you’ve been trying to figure out

• Patterns you’ve noticed over time

No need to be an expert — just real experiences.

🌿 Community Vibe

This is a judgment-free space.

We’re here to:

• share honestly

• learn from each other

• and figure out what actually works for our own bodies

No pressure. No pretending. Just real conversations 🤍

🚀 How to Get Started

Introduce yourself below (age range + what you typically use if you’re comfortable)

Jump into a post or ask a question

Share something you’ve experienced — even small things help others

Thanks for being here early 🤍

Let’s build something real together.

Anybody the miss our work ethic? It seems the percentage of people with a good work ethic is dwindling fast

Maybe it's me. Please tell me if it is.

The younger generations these days seem to lack motivation and stamina when it comes to working. Many job hop within months, even weeks for maybe $0.25 an hour. No notice, just don't show up. No call, no show.

Many seem so entitled as well. Like the world owes them everything. I know a number of them personally who's ultimate goal is to live off the government. It's sickening actually. What kind of goal is that???

Go out, get a job, work your ass off, save for the future, and make something of yourself. That seems to be gone with the wind....

Rant over. Am I really that far out of touch? Are these kids right?

I had a CT scan performed by my gastroenterologist’s office. They said everything was fine, but the report said I had an inguinal hernia. When I asked about it, they said I don’t need to do anything until it bothers me.

I made an appointment with my PCP and they recommended that I get surgery (without doing an examination).

I made an appointment with a surgeon that specializes in laparoscopic surgery. They did a thorough examination and yanked on everything. They said “yep, you have an inguinal hernia “

When I asked what their recommendation was, they said they don’t make recommendations. They provided lots of statistics.

My biggest fear of not getting surgery is having my intestine get strangulated and require emergency surgery.

My fear of getting surgery is having permanent pain (approximately 20% chance) or having complications (e.g. infection, etc)

For those who had an inguinal hernia, what was your experience?

My hernia was described as a small fat containing hernia.

Turning 65 this summer and wondering what kind of party I should have.

This month started off with a trifecta. The woman who has cut my for thirty years told me she is retiring and closing her shop. Great, now to find a new "barber".

My dentist of twenty-four years, a woman we know from our local community is retiring. Ugh!

But worse and truly the most difficult to deal with, my PCP, (primary care provider) of thirty plus years sent a letter notifying us he is retiring at the end July. Worse yet, the "hospital system" is closing his practice location.

It just sucks getting old.