Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: 40th birthday panic!!

Turning 40 is difficult. Actually all the decade birthdays from 30 on are like major milestones or something. But 40 is a big one. It really means you're no longer a kid. Time to be a real adult. I just had the worst time with my latest birthday - dare I say it - 65! I was so upset and depressed. It meant I was an old lady and what did I accomplish with my life? That was January 12. I'm okay with it now. So maybe you are feeling the birthday blues. Try to turn it around and celebrate that you made through 40 years. I had to put on a big smile, eat when my tummy was acting up and pretend I was having the best time with my family when all I wanted to do was curl up in ball. Now I'm proud that I didn't let them know and acted like I was having a great time. And looking back, I'm happy they wanted wanted to celebrate with a big dinner out. I know they love me and I love them.

Sorry if I sound preachy. I do know how you feel. I also know that if you do the curl up in a ball thing, you'll feel miserable afterward. And it's okay to let them know that you aren't thrilled with turning 40 if that is how you feel. Nobody I know loved turning 40, even if they had a huge celebration party.

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