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 ...

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 ...

Many people feel low or anxious on their birthdays. This is called birthday depression. It happens because of thinking about life goals and what others expect. Ageing and loneliness can also cause ...