5 years seems to be around the time that problems tend to show, (sort of like middle age in people, cats, dogs, etc), but that doesn't mean it's how long they will live. Life expectancy has so many things to take into account, like home environment, vet ability/knowledge, genetics, luck, etc). Even with an average life expectancy it doesn't mean the bunnies will live to that age; they could have a shorter life, or a long life.
Try not to worry about what that says because it's not relevant to your bunnies. Just enjoy today.
Don't worry so much. Cutie-pie will be 7 in a few months and she is fine. Had her spayed at 5 and a half and a dental. I expect her to be around for a few more years. She weighs about 2.25 kilos.
It's different for every rabbit and you can never predict what's going to happen. Enjoy the time you have with them. It's a waste if you just spend it worrying about things you can't control.
It is really scary, I know what you mean. Jimby and Cookie mean the world to me, with every birthday that passes I get more scared, it would destroy me to loose them!
If you spend all your time worrying about them not being there then when they aren't there you will always regret wasting their life worrying about them not being there.
Have you tried mindfulness skills? I've linked you to them before but not sure if you took that on board at the time.
very wise words Sky! Im not sure, would you mind linking me again please.
http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/html/mindfulness.html Here you go. Especially the 'One Mindfully' But. It's all about living in the moment, not the future and not the past. It's challenging but the more you practice the easier and more effective it can be. It may also help with other aspects of your OCD too.