All about Birthday Blues, Know the Symptoms and Causes
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Symptoms of Birthday Blues
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Certain signs may remind someone of experiencing someone experiencing grief on a birthday.
Mood swings persist and last for a few days around the birthday feeling down, or sad than usual, reflecting on the past and unachieved goals, stressed about how much time you have left to live, and not having much energy or motivation to do something.
Also, lack of interest in doing anything you normally enjoy, changes in appetite, difficulty focusing or concentrating, disinterest in celebrating birthdays, and desire to isolate oneself.
How to Handle Birthday Blues
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1. Practice Self-awareness and Compassion
According to dr. Ernesto, realizing that experience and being kind to yourself is an important factors.
“If we increase awareness of our feelings, we can approach feelings with compassion. We can calm down and improve ourselves that we are human and feel various emotions,” dr. Ernesto said.
2. Talk about Experiences with Someone who Trust
Express your feelings to a friend or family member. Someone you know may be going through the same thing, which can validate and confirm hearing your story. However, being open about your feelings with someone can provide some relief.
3. Prepare for your Birthday with Healthy Activities
According to dr. Ernesto, doing things that make you feel connected to others or yourself and preparing for your upcoming birthday can reduce the intensity of sadness. However, prioritize activities that make you feel good and lead to improved emotional, physical, and mental health.
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