Werner, 74, walked without difficulty and had normal cardiological check-ups. Over time, she noticed unexpected shortness of breath and heart palpitations, even during everyday activities.
The studies showed no serious problem, but there were slight differences compared to previous years. For him, the most worrying thing was the feeling that his body was reacting differently, as if he needed more time to recover.
4. A more sensitive immune system
Elfriede, 69, rarely got sick. However, he frequently experienced infections, persistent colds, ongoing ailments, and skin reactions that came and went without any apparent reason.
They weren’t serious illnesses, but they were longer, more strenuous, accompanied by a general feeling of unease. His body always seemed “on high alert,” as if it were overreacting.
5. Emotional changes that are difficult to explain
Günther, 71, was always optimistic and loving. Over time, the people around him noticed something else: He was still friendly, but less emotionally connected .
He himself described it as an inner distance, a kind of emotional buffer. He understood what he felt, he knew he should be happy, but the intensity was no longer the same.
This was not deep sadness or open depression, but a feeling of alienation , particularly disturbing for someone who had always been characterized by her human warmth.
