MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. The demands placed upon us were not high. There is nothing wrong with alerting family and friends so that they remember to make a fuss of someone when their birthday arrives.It is OK to be sad sometimes, but wallowing in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions.For those who always get the birthday blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad. If someone loves extravagant celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. Unless your birthday falls on a weekend, youâre kind of f*cked.I used to make my siblings do stupid things for me just because it was my birthday. No matter what happened that day, our birthday was always legendary because it was ours. That phrase was basically the law.
Here are some of the reasons a person might get the birthday blues:Turning older can be a difficult adjustment. My birthday always fell over school vacation, and I was kind of jealous because kids who had school birthdays were treated like kings for a day.When you're in your 20s, your birthday might not be all that great. Unfortunately, as some people get older, their birthdays can signify things that make them feel depressed.They would prefer to try and ignore each birthday that passes and just get through it, rather than do anything to celebrate. They may be different than they were when we were blissful 8-year-olds, but at least now they involve alcohol. Your glory days are over.On a happy note, now your birthday is a fantastic excuse to get drunk.
Doing so … Come to think of it, I must have been extra awful on my birthday. Iâm getting so old (24), and at this point, Iâve had my fair share of birthdays.Iâll admit, I sort of miss the early years of celebrating. You get a birthday party invitation in the mail, and thereâs no question: youâre going.If you canât, it is literally the end of the world. A person should make exciting plans for themselves if there is a chance no one will remember their birthday.
Hint: If you wear a tiara to a bar when itâs not your birthday, people will still think itâs your birthday and might give you free shots (I have tried this because I'm awful).Whether you wear a tiara or not, birthdays are special. Doing so will ensure a person is in a good frame of mind to enjoy the rest of their day.It may be helpful to start each birthday by listing things to be grateful for in life.Making a special breakfast and doing something to start the day happily are other suggestions, be that watching a movie in bed or going for an early morning run.If someone has to go to work on their birthday, they can consider treating themselves to a beverage or other favorite treat on the way, to add a little variety to their day.Birthdays are days where it is acceptable to be a bit selfish. Itâs my party, I should be able to be indecisive if I want to. "It's my birthday" could trump everything, and I know I personally used that saying the entire day to get everything I wanted (because I was a little brat, it's fine).Now that we're older, birthdays are different. Now, you just try to act humble while openly annoying everyone who has no idea what to get you.The only person you still feel comfortable giving gift-giving instructions to is your mother. All rights reserved. Trying to think positively right from the outset is a good place to start. Of course, if you have a summer birthday, attendance isnât as easy to come by. This elevated expectation can leave a person feeling insecure and unloved.While birthdays can feel stressful and depressing for some people, there is no reason why they need to be sad occasions.It may help if people try to remember that a birthday can be anything they want it to be. Most people, at a particular time in their lives, would prefer to turn back the clock and stay youthful for longer or even forever.It can feel as though the years start to pass more quickly.
Wrinkles appear, bodies change, and people feel a sense of responsibility that they never felt in our youth.Hitting those ‘big birthday’ milestones, such as 30, 40, and 50 can make this more apparent. Whatever is likely to lift their spirits and distract from the sadness they are feeling may help them feel better.If nothing else, people can use their birthdays to be productive.