Today's my birthday and the only happy birthday I got was an automated email from my work. I'll also be spending the day all by myself... Feeling so lonely rn.

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Don't really know what I'm expecting here... I'm just venting I guess.

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Happy birthday man... Sorry I'd love to write a convincing and uplifting message but sadly today I don't fee tool great. Haven't really celebrated my birthday since I was 18... 31 now and I hang with people like once a year, my 30th was at home alone. Lots of anxiety and depression...

Hope you feel better soon though, message if you want, I'll want to listen! I can assure you I'm not too busy socialising instead! ;) Sounds boring and typical, bit go for a walk somewhere you haven't been... Give you some fresh stimulation, and you'll feel a little less trapped being stuck indoors.

Would write more, but... I'm not feeling perfect, so I gave my best reply I could now. Stay well! :)

Thanks for writing even if you're not feeling all well. Really appreciate it.

I find it interesting how diffrent two people can be; this sounds like my dream birthday.

Happy birthday! I hope you did nice things for yourself. I’ve spent quite a few major holidays alone, and after I got over the “social norm” aspect of my expectations, I actually ended up enjoying myself quite a bit. I hope you found your own path today.

Happy birthday from an internet stranger! Treat yourself to something you like to do, you deserve it.

Hey, I don't know if you have similar feelings to me when I was lonely like this. So this would be what I would tell myself during the darkest chapters.

Being lonely isn't a social failing, or an indictment on your personality. Social isolation is becoming a huge problem in a lot of cultures. I don't think it's likely that all these people are unlikeable or unlovable. I don't know an easy fix, all I can say is be public with your interests and your enthusiasm for those interests can attract the right people. Stay strong. it's not easy, but it's worth it.

Cheers, Sunroc

Hey, happy birthday man. I don't know you from Adam, but I hope you do something to treat yourself. Best birthday wishes bro.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  • some rando internet stranger

I am familiar with how shitty that feels, sorry. Hope you get to do something you enjoy today

Happy Birthday weird_nugget. Even though I don't know you I sincerely wish you a wonderful day. Do something nice for yourself you deserve it.

Happy birthday :) Better days will come for sure :)

🎉🎊Happy Birthday!🎊🎉 Be sure to get yourself some cake--everyone should have cake, even a cupcake, on their birthday. 🧁

I know that feeling... for what it's worth from a stranger on the internet, happy birthday! 🎈

Happy birthday, go and treat yourself to something nice and have a nice day. The great thing about buying yourself a present is that you always know to get yourself something you will really like 😁

HBD dude.. I hope there are many better days ahead for you.. :)

Happy birthday mate, for what it's worth some people would love to have their birthday to themselves.. But feeling lonely is aweful I hope you can find something to cheer you up

Happy birthday. I encourage you to meet up with strangers and do things you might like.

happy birthday my friend! enjoy your weekend, maybe go watch a movie!

Happy Birthday!

Sucks that you're alone, but that just means you can do the stuff others wouldn't want to!

Don't worry man, that's pretty much every birthday for me and Christmas. I do a lot of stuff but if you're single and don't speak to your parents... that's just how it is, unfortunately. Can be difficult at first.

Yes I do wish I was getting laid.

Happy Birthday, hope you can spend your free time on a hobby and do something just you want to do 😀

Yesterday was my birthday too. I celebrated by buying a new tire for my car (had a bad flat). Happy birthday to both of us 🎉

Virtual hugs! Go out to a park, beach or have something special for yourself this weekend, enjoy yourself.

Happy Birthday OP!!!! I’m sorry you’re feeling lonely on your birthday, that’s rough. I hope that some of the birthday wishes you’re getting here will make a difference in helping to alleviate that. I really wish that your day will get better and you’re able to enjoy your birthday. :)

Happy birthday 🍾🥳🍾 Try doing something that you want but have never donne before, that way you might change your perspective on this 'lonely' day !!!

Sounds like mine not long ago. Only message I got was from my dentist.

I hope you found time in your birthday day to do things you enjoy and find relaxing or rejuvenating. Happy birthday.

Besides that, how are you doing with your life? No one saying happy birthday means nothing, there are better things in life. Hope you are doing good in life and hope you treat yourself today to something special :)

Happy birthday! Do something you enjoy and/or treat yourself to something frivolous.

Happy birthday! Hugs to you and may your life only get better from now on.

New experiences will keep loneliness away. Go to a nearby city and try a new restaurant there after visiting some new place there. It’s all about perspective. These days if I get 3 days alone, I’d be very happy.

Looks like I missed it but happy belated birthday, nugget!

Happy birthday! I hope you get to watch, do or read something that you like. Sometimes we’ve got to do the heavy birthday lifting ourselves. Don’t forget the cake or treat! ❤️

Happy Birthday, Weird_Nugget! Do something special for yourself no matter how simple. Hell, it could be as small as stepping outside or appreciating a glance out of a window. Whatever it is, know that we're all there doing it with you!

Happy Birthday!

Don't worry, you've got all of us here celebrating with you!

Happy birthday, man!

Happy birthday man! Hope to read soon a post about of a massive party you had for your next birthday!