I have adult-onset asthma and feel that way, like it's not quite me/true and I keep trying to do without my daily med. I'll be 60 this year and have a couple age-related things going on and it's very hard to adjust after being something else for all my life. Friday I go to the ENT (ear/nose/throat) doctor and am going to discuss possible need for hearing aids or "when" would be the right time to get them.

It's our physical body, not "us" that is breaking down. The meds aren't what happens when you focus/function, that's all you.