[ajonesiii]

Well todays my birthday and I feel so much pressure ( which Im sure I create myself) to be happy and up. I really just want to remain low key and just let it go by I really am not comfortable with all the attention, everyone thinks my birthday should be one of my "good days" but once again I feel the need to put on the happy face and try to live up to it.

[optimize990h]

Originally Posted by ajonesiii

Well todays my birthday and I feel so much pressure ( which Im sure I create myself) to be happy and up. I really just want to remain low key and just let it go by I really am not comfortable with all the attention, everyone thinks my birthday should be one of my "good days" but once again I feel the need to put on the happy face and try to live up to it.

You are not feeling that way. The same situation exists for me so no one knows my birthday.

Hi, happy birthday On my last few birthdays I stayed in bed..I was too depressed to pretend I cared about the attention or presents. It's fine to feel the way you feel. And since it's your day you should be deciding how you want to spend it. : )) You shouldn't have to put up a happy face for your family and friends, though I do understand why you do it. I don't know what the plan is but if it gets too much, just carefully explain everyone that you prefer a low key day. Hope you have a good day