There is a life cycle for every mortal, time to be born, growing up time and time to grow old. It has been observed that a lot of people have phobia for old age. The few points below could be the reasons for this.
Fear of been abandoned by family and friends. Most people felt that once they become old, their families and friends will abandon them thereby making them to be lonely.
Fear of becoming ugly as one grows old. Most beautiful women and handsome men felt that once they are getting old, that they won’t be looking good as they use to be when they were young. They won’t attract admiration like before.
Fear of ill health. Most old people suffer from various kinds of sickness and general body weakness. The issue of ill health among old men and women created a lot of fears for the younger ones.
Fear of not eating preferred kinds of food and drinks. It is normal that once one started getting old, doctors will start given advice on what to eat and what not to eat.
The fear of old age has become a nightmare to many people all over the world. If there is any food or drug that can make one not to get old, most people will go for it no matter how much it cost.
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