No one sent me a happy birthday. Am I over reacting?

[Anonymous]

Ever year on my bday I get really depressed. To the point where I can't get out of bed, starve myself and just cry throughout the day. I don't know what triggers it, but for years I've been embarrassed telling people my birthday, so I just avoid the convo all together. Well today I did something stupid. I was vulnerable! I've seen people post photos for their birthday, either posts or selfies. So I posted a birthday selfie on my Instagram story. It's been an hour, over 100 people saw it and no one responded to it. I don't know, maybe with the Hamlin situation, people just didn't notice? Either way, I am upset more with the people who I am close to and didn't respond to it. I don't usually post, but I figured why not? I feel more stupid than ever. I've even talked with these people about hanging out when school starts up next week and they totally ignored my story. Am I wrong for feeling like this? What's wrong with me?

[Anonymous]

It’s fine to feel thst way but dont let the feeling drown you. Try to think of your bday as just like another day. Celebrate it by yourself, buy yourself a gift n a cake. It’s ok when nobody wishes u on your bday, at least u dont owe them a wish on their bday next time. If people dont take ur bdays srsly then why do u even care when no one replied to ur insta story, fuck them

[Asker]

Thank you! This is the first time I've let people know it's my birthday, but now I feel stupid about it.

[Opinion Owner]

Dont be!

[Yesdarlingmoon]

happy birthday beautiful you'll find your people and no you're not overreacting.

[Asker]

Thank you so much :)

[exitseven]

I had lots of people send me birthday wishes. My financial planner, my favorite restaurant, Home Depot, and my employer sent me a nice card.

[Asker]

Must be nice

[exitseven]

My kids totally blew it off.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Rockstarrrrr]

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[Asker]

Aww :) :) :)

[Snedger____]

Wishing happy birthday is an unnecessary formality sometimes. But getting no wishes also may mean that you’re not socially active.

This year you could try spending more good time with friends and family.

[khyalove23]

I agree with this

[Asker]

Thank you, but I am socially active. Like I mentioned, I just spoke with some friends, 2-3 days ago, about meeting up / hanging out when classes resume next week. And it is 50/50. One friend asked if I'd like to meet up for coffee, I asked someone else if they want to grab lunch. So I am socially active, but on my bday, everyone just went silent.

[tfan1]

I’m so sorry that happened to you 😞. Happy Birthday 🙂🎂🎁