Its My Birthday And Im Very Depressed

[DonnieD]

Every year on my birthday since i got medically released from the military, i get hit hard with depression, sadness and feelings of being very lonely. I get depressed throughout the year but nothing close to the amount of depression on my birthday. I dont know what to do, i try making my day as comfortable as possible but nothing works. I used to have friends which i celebrated my birthday with, but since the military, my injuries and ptsd i lost all connections and have no friends at all. I dont know what else to write here, but sharing this might help. I tried calling my psychiatrist but she unavailable..

 

[Reclusive]

I think I understand what you're going through. My fiance's birthday is tomorrow and he always gets super depressed during his birthday. He focuses a lot on what his life 'could have been' and feels like a failure. And every year that goes by makes him feel worse. I have no idea how to cheer him up and try to just be there for him. Birthdays are definitely hard. But hang in there because it'll pass and things will be back to normal.

Welcome to the boards! You'll find plenty of support here from people who understand.

 

[The Albatross]

Glad you reached out and can share here Donnie... I was pretty depressed this year for my birthday too. I'm sending a bunch of birthday well wishes and I hope you are feeling beter soon.

 

[Nicolette]

Happy Birthday

 

[AngelaMarie]

Birthday's are terribly hard for me. I decided this year not to even celebrate. For me it was knowing that my parents were not glad when I came in to the world. I hope eventually I will overcome that feeling.

You are not alone!!! Lots of people in the world have problems with holidays. Hang in there!!:)

 

[kimba]

Sorry I saw this so late and that you had such a tough day. Hope things are getting better.

 

[Tessa]

You have friends here who understand. So often we lose our friends when PTSD rears its ugly head. I think people find us difficult to understand or too quiet. Hope things are improving now.

 

[Srain]

Happy Belated Birthday!
I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your post. Welcome to the forum, this is a great place to be where you are not alone.It can be so shocking to have the sudden change in your life like that, everything is different.

I hope you have taken the time to look around and get some valuable information,
peace and healing,
Rain

 

[EmmaQuinn13]

Happy Belated Birthday!! STAY STRONG, IT GETS BETTER!! :)

 

[NightKitten]

I know this is after the fact but I want to wish you a genuine HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!