"While that statement is a given (after all, every human is aging with each passing second), "aging" seems to be an issue steeped in shame and embarrassment. It's often viewed as something to be fixed or even avoided with one end goal: maintaining a youthful appearance. Yet there are people who never so much as consider taking anti-aging steps. They step out in silver hair and convenient slip-on sneakers, not thinking twice about deepening skin lines."
"Julia Breur, Ph.D., LMFT, a Florida and New Jersey licensed clinical psychotherapist with a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida, shed some light on the topic of aging as it relates to appearance and the lure of youth. Perhaps most importantly, she suggests aging with kind intent, embracing individual choices about appearance, and regarding them as an act of self-care."
Two longtime friends reviewed memories from childhood and college and examined current concerns about aging. They noted hair changes on scalp and face, the need to maintain bone health, forehead lines, gray hair decisions, and digestive changes. Aging often carries shame and a drive to appear youthful. Societal pressure links youth with beauty, energy, and health, motivating many to try anti-aging measures. Some people accept visible aging, wearing silver hair and comfortable clothing without attempting cosmetic changes. A licensed psychotherapist recommends aging with kind intent, supporting individual appearance choices and treating those choices as acts of self-care.
Read at Psychology Today
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