Birthday Depression

Well.. You have family, you have a job, you have a roof over your head, you're living to see another birthday.I remember not having family to rely on, no stable income, and uncertain living conditions. Now that I do, it's so much easier to appreciate the little things and the people in your life.You have more to be grateful for than you think you do!

I hope your day gets better!!!🎉But go spoil yourself. Buy yourself a coffee on the way to work, wear a happy birthday sash at work so people are extra nice to you haha but for real, treat yourself!

Once you get older, birthdays become just another day. It's a harsh reality. My birthday is tomorrow, I'll be 24, I was not anticipating it, I honestly forgot. It's just a part of growing up. People should have at least acknowledged your birthday better, especially your boyfriend, but I mean really it's not worth walking into traffic over.

If you are seriously feeling depressed you need to get some help. Even if it's just a therapist to talk things out with, that can make a HUGE difference. Try to have a *calm* conversation with your SO and explain to him exactly how you are feeling and apologize for getting into a fight with him previously. Let him know that you're feeling ignored by your family and that you really need him right now. While it may seem like things couldn't be any worse, focus on what you DO have and (if you can!) try to find the courage to realize that you are the only person who can ultimately make you feel better. But again, if you are seriously considering suicide, call a hotline and they will get you some real help. 

We have the same birthday but I'm just trying to ignore it, it is in no way special anymore. I'm turning 20, I requested the day off of work and didn't get it. So now I'm stuck going to work and to top it off my boyfriend is with his attitude already. The day hasn't even started and it's ruined already. At least your not the only one, happy birthday 💕

Happy birthday ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Every year I have what I call "birthday depression" & I'm not sure why I feel so down on my birthday but the best cure is to try to enjoy yourself. Pamper yourself a little bit, it doesn't have to be expensive :) buy a coffee or tea and take it to work or school, or tonight when you get home make something yummy and curl up nice and comfy. Watch tv or read a book or whatever makes you feel cozy and safe, maybe that's going out with friends. And remember you've made it 21 years through this constant battle so you can't let it get you down now. You're on the brink of winning the whole war :) 

I get it. My birthday was the 15th. The anniversary of my brother's death from cancer is the 18th. My remaining family doesn't want to celebrate. My dad, who by the way is ALSO dying of cancer and was severely brain damaged by his treatment, was sobbing hysterically when my sister was trying to put a candle in a cupcake and sing. My mom wasn't there, she was at one of her six different therapy appointments of the week. It wasn't fun. But I put one foot in front of the other because I have no choice.

My birthdays are always shit. My whole family doesn't care and when we rarely do things for my birthday everybody makes it about them and what they want. Completely get how you feel 

I appreciate the people who are actually empathizing and not doing the it could be worse thing.This is just the worst birthday of my life and it's the only one I thought would break the chain of horrible birthdays for past 5-10 years. I mean, to turn 21 like this, it's incredibly disheartening. To top of it off my dad could end up dying on my birthday miles and miles away. But thank you everyone.