I am 42 years old and just tried my first drop.

This will be you at 43

https://preview.redd.it/1orfn0ehc18h1.jpeg?width=547&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b6b0e22c3dbea5fdc6204e07aa56aa79175b623

Also, don’t yank bank on the handlebars. Simply shift your hips back, arms straight and push the handlebars forward just before your wheel reaches the end of the drop. Also keep the legs straight (not literally, slight bend in the knees, check yt vids) while dropping off instead of soaking the drop into your legs.