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When birthday celebrations trigger existential anxiety

Every birthday I get more anxious about aging and this year I'm considering just not acknowledging it at all.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The annual confrontation with mortality embedded in birthday celebrations can overwhelm the intended joy with existential dread.

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“Where Are You with Festivals and celebrations?”

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