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Why the first signs of aging trigger existential panic

I'm 28 and starting to see fine lines and I'm panicking like my life is ending even though I know that's completely irrational.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early visible aging activates deep fears about mortality, worth, and social invisibility.

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