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 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 1
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 6:23:27 PM
I always do, and I'm not sure why. I've been that way for a long time. It always ends up being a drag for me. Is this normal? Even when I was a kid I'd get down about it all.
 c note

Joined: 12/24/2005
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 6:37:53 PM
Yeah, it happens. Probably because it was never a big deal. So I lived yet another year...yaaaaaaaaaay!!! lol
 ginger_ninja

Joined: 1/12/2006
Msg: 3
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 6:39:27 PM
Ha - I usually forget when my birthday is, let alone be bothered by it! But I can see that it could be a bit of a drag, especially if you don't have plenty of friends and family around to celebrate with. So yeah, probably is normal.

PS. Happy birthday
 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 4
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 6:48:49 PM
Thanks. Mine's on the 6th of this month.
 ginger_ninja

Joined: 1/12/2006
Msg: 5
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 6:52:41 PM
Thought it must be nearby. Got anything planned? You should think of something to do that you're going to really look forward to, and get out and do it. It'll turn around the way you look at birthdays, and you won't be able to wait for the next one! Go skydiving or visit mexico... whatever takes your fancy. It's party time!!!
 loonibird

Joined: 2/1/2006
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 7:08:30 PM
I normally take off on my B-day if it's during the week. I take the day and celebrate that I survived another year.
 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 7
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 7:18:13 PM
I was taking time off during my b-day in my previous job, but I can't do that right now.

I guess I feel like I should be doing something, but I don't know what to do.

Maybe it's because I don't feel like many people care.

I think I started to not like my b-day around the time my grandpap died. His b-day was the day before mine. After he died, it didn't feel as special anymore.

I don't want to tell anyone I work with that it's my b-day because I'll end up getting dragged to a strip joint. I try to stay outta those places.

And of course I'm getting older. I'll be 32.. Yay. Still don't feel like I'm going anywhere.
 Budgirl

Joined: 8/7/2005
Msg: 8
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/1/2006 7:21:45 PM
Are you kidding me.....I love my birthday...I'm going to be 42 this year and very excited about it........I usually party for two weekends for my birthday.....
 frycook

Joined: 6/23/2005
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/2/2006 1:51:15 AM
I use to get depressed about it
because it wasn't such a big
deal for anybody else but me.
I'll be 44 at the end of the
month so I'm planing to head
to Reno, Nevada and hang out
there for a few days.
After all, a birthday is your
day, do whatever makes YOU happy.
 burnleybabe

Joined: 4/29/2005
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Posted: 2/2/2006 6:44:54 AM
Yeah, I've had birthdays that have really depressed me.......turning 31, that was not good.

But since I now just had my 33rd BD on Monday - no biggie - just a number. And most people seem pretty suprized when I tell them how old I am (they always think I am WAY younger), so I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the family genes

I think the best thing to do is not to dwell on it and go out and have a really good time to celebrate (that's my plan this Saturday! ) So for those of you living in TO and heading to Shmooze this Saturday - I'll be the crazy girl on the dance floor making a fool of herself!

BB
 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 11
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/4/2006 11:58:06 AM
Yeah, people are usually surprised that I'm 31. I used to hate looking young for my age. When I was 18, I looked like was 13. :) I didn't like to shave because having facial hair made me look older.

Now I embrace my boyish looks.
 sammysalt1

Joined: 12/17/2005
Msg: 12
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/4/2006 12:01:21 PM
No I don't get depressed on my birthday, unles I don't get a gift. Then I go buy myself one. I earned every day of my life, and I am proud of who I am. So please cheer up.
 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 13
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/6/2006 6:03:32 PM
I did buy myself a leather jacket today. Black with white racing stripes.
 BambiWoods

Joined: 7/21/2005
Msg: 14
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/6/2006 6:19:17 PM
i dread it. Another year older, another year gone...just as horrible as hearing that song on New Years eve.
 Football Mom

Joined: 1/10/2006
Msg: 15
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/6/2006 6:38:09 PM
I'm always happy on my birthday beause I survived another year!
 thegreatrockyhill

Joined: 12/26/2005
Msg: 16
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/7/2006 7:19:43 PM

Another year older, another year gone...just as horrible as hearing that song on New Years eve.


Yeah, I hear that.
 MidnightChild

Joined: 6/16/2004
Msg: 17
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/8/2006 3:07:40 AM
I don't sweat birthdays. I see them as milestones. "Hey, I've made it through another year!"
I usually get depressed after I finish paying bills and look at my checkbook.
 belgarion

Joined: 10/29/2005
Msg: 18
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:34:51 AM
I've never really think about it. Just another day to me to be honest.

Wait!!!!

What day is it?

Whewwwwww!!! So k not happening for awhile yet!!!

I'm just happy waking up and stretching and not touching wood.(I know what you're thinking and no not that kind of wood)
 Thatguy67

Joined: 9/20/2006
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/25/2006 2:53:44 PM
Nah, for me it is just another day on the calendar. I do whatever needs to be done like any other day.

I like acknowledging other people's birthdays though!
 Spelly

Joined: 6/6/2006
Msg: 20
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/25/2006 5:35:09 PM
That reminds me ~ mine is on Oct 5....... big 41 and so not a big deal. I agree wih whoever said age ain't nothing but a number. Far more important things to worry about than some arbitrary day when I squirmed out
 blady

Joined: 8/5/2005
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/25/2006 9:02:32 PM
No, I do not. I am happy to be alive!! I have gone to funerals for people that I grew up with, therefore I am grateful for each day that the Good Lord sees fit to give me!! I am already planning my 60th birthday(12/26/07). Hawaii here I come!!!
 tarnish

Joined: 6/22/2006
Msg: 22
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/25/2006 9:31:43 PM
I had mine last Tuesday. It was my first birthday single in 12 years and it ended up being weirder than I thought it would be. I spent it with great friends and definitely felt the lovin' going on, but it was still such a weird day.
 METALLlC BLUE

Joined: 5/17/2006
Msg: 23
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/26/2006 1:43:29 AM
It's a "Half full vs. Half Empty" issue. Birthday were originally intended to be celebrations of the day of your birth, not a milemarker on the destination to death.
 Brownsugar1313

Joined: 4/16/2006
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Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/26/2006 4:29:43 AM
Ya sometimes....because I start reflecting and it's like great....another year. What have I accomplished that is so great? I start panicking because it makes me that much closer to 30 and I realize that everyone around me is popping out babies like crazy and on second and third marriages and I'm here just working and paying the bills, seemingly with not a care in the world........but alas that is not true.

My birthday just passed by last week and I worked, then the weekend I worked.....after anticipating for a couple weeks before I just forgot about it when it came around.

Now as a kid, heck no I relished it and reminded people...hey it's my birthday dont forget....of course I didn't go as far as some people I know and that was to make a list of things I wanted......that was just plain ghetto......lol
 angelab

Joined: 2/16/2006
Msg: 25
Does Anyone Else Get Depressed On Or Around Their Birthday?
Posted: 9/26/2006 5:00:23 AM
Nope, because I make birthdays fun. My 28th was on 9/15 and I spent it in London, and on my 29th I'm already planning to be in Florence, Italy. There's no telling where I'll be for my 30th.
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