I went to see my sleep Dr. on the 20th of Oct., a little over a month from my birthday. I had become curious about the life span of someone with N. He assured me that N. does not shorten our life span in any measurable way. Except for accidental death! We are more prone to accidents. (So be more careful) I told him that I was asking because I am now the oldest person that I know, that has N.
I have never worried about death, but this last birthday has been an obstacle. How due you except something (70) that has never registered in your memory bank. It can not be! In the mirror I may look it, I may be slower doing things, I bruise more often, But my mind still says "it can not be".
I guess as long as I can, I will still kick and fight as I am being drug into advanced age.
You have to pick and chose your battles, and you never want to give in!