S18E2 - Birthday Thoughts
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Birthdays are major psychological milestones that can trigger complex emotions, ranging from joy and connection to anxiety, loneliness, or "birthday blues". The pressure to celebrate or perform happiness often leads to disappointment if expectations aren't met.
Navigating your mental health around a birthday requires self-compassion and flexibility. Consider these strategies to help manage the milestones:
Adjust Expectations: It is completely okay to skip a big party. Opting for a low-key dinner or treating yourself to a quiet day of self-care is a perfectly valid way to…
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