Is it normal to hate getting older?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to dislike getting older. People can feel uneasy about changes, lost time, or what lies ahead, even while appreciating parts of their life.
Yes. Getting older can bring up worries about your body changing, time passing, missed chances, or losing people you love. You can feel that way without being shallow or ungrateful—and you can also have good things in your life at the same time.
People vary: some find aging freeing, while others have a harder time with it, especially around a milestone birthday or a major life change. It may help to name what part bothers you most; “getting older” can bundle together a lot of different fears. If the feeling is taking over your days, talking it through with someone you trust can help.