Anyone else age 15 years overnight in their mid 40’s

Posted by EcstaticOrchid4825@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 324 comments

I grew up being small and looking younger than my age. Managed to get child prices long after I was eligible due to my baby face.

This continued up to and including my early 40’s. I feel as though I looked very similar apart from fluctuating weight between 27 - 43. I hardly ever told people my age and was assumed to be much younger. If I did reveal my age it generally surprised people. This allowed me to coast through life and not feel as responsible and grown up as someone my actual age. Even though I’ve never been what I’d call attractive or beautiful my baby face was my sort of superpower.

Then I hit mid 40’s and I swear I aged 15 years in 5 years. Gravity and aging neck and hand skin has hit me hard. No doubt exacerbated by living in Australia with our high UV levels.

Now when I look in the mirror I don’t see myself and can no longer be grouped with the ‘young people’.

I haven’t gone down the Botox route yet but I’m very tempted.