Hi Shadix

What society is selling you is fear. Don't buy into it. There are people in society that make billions preying on fear.
It also sounds as if you have been listening to some very bitter 'older' people, the kind that have nothing but regrets. There are people in the world that are envious of you just because your young. I remember being 28 and at one time I didn't think I would make it that far. I got married when I was 28 and what passed away was a very reckless and irresponsible young man, abusing drugs and alcohol and come to think of it abusing myself and people around me.
I was still a irresponsible and 3 years away from being diagnosed with Bi-Polar II, but I digress...apologies.
I turned 60 not long ago and yes, there are aches and pains and they're mine and no one wants to take them away from me.
I live with very few regrets and many fond memories, they are also mine and I will NOT let anyone take that from me.
The last 15 years I have been doing my best to help people understand mental illness and I am proud that I have made a difference.
Who know, Shadix...I might be making a difference here today.
One never knows what tomorrow may bring.
For you, young man, I wish for you better days.

P.S. One other thing that keeps me moving forward is the thrill of kicking society right in the teeth when it tells me what to do and what to expect.