Birthdays, wherever they fall on the calendar, tend to come with some baggage. “People get birthday blues for a variety of reasons,” explains clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, who hosts the ...

I’ve had the birthday blues (basically, annual dread surrounding my birthday) since I was 5 years old. Every year as the date approaches, a panic builds slowly, typically a month out, and culminates ...

Confession time: I'm one of those “birthday month” people. I love the chance to celebrate myself for 30 days—and every year, I definitely try to make the most of it. However, amidst the themed parties ...

Have you ever watched your birthday inch closer on the calendar with a feeling of persistent dread? Have you woken up on your special day with the sudden urge to crawl back into bed? If so, you’re not ...

Being sad around your birthday doesn't necessarily mean that you are depressed. The “birthday blues” are common and have many causes. With a little self-compassion and imagination, you can turn things ...

Birthday blues can definitely put a cramp in your celebrating style. Here's why it's normal to feel sad around your birthday and how to deal. Confession time: I’m one of those “birthday month” people.