...to be really depressed it's my birthday?

[itspeanutbutterjellytime]

This is the first birthday I've had a bit of a shitty on because I'm getting older. Last time I checked, I was 19. I'm 24 today. Officially mid-twienties. Bah.

And I've had a rubbish morning at work.

Kind ladies of Mumsnet, please cheer me up

Really?

I'm 24. What's wrong with being mid twenties ?!

24 is a lovely age. You are easily old enough to be my daughter

in bed crying and feeling sad about being 30?

wow, that is slightly OTT.

Yes but Shiney we can't all be as old as you

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday! 24 is nothing age is just a number anyway, im 17 in my head but my birth certificate says I'm 28

Have a great day

turning 40..now that is OLD

tena-lady is going to be your friend now, Shiney

Don't worry- you've only got another 6 years and you'll be in your thirties, which is the best decade by miles.

tmmy "Just turned 30 a few days ago. Spent it in bed crying and feeling sad."

You really need to get a life.

annanymous yes I am currently on treatment for PND.

Sorry to hear that peanut butter. My remark was in response to tmmy.

OP if you're depressed it's absolutely normal to feel like that. We'll do our best to cheer you up

Guess what, I've got no excuse whatsoever, I cried my eyes out when I was 20 (!!!) as I felt I wasted my teenage years (don't ask - birthday party at home with family):(
Then felt pretty unhappy but put on a brave face at 30 (still felt like shit and that I'm wasting my life with exH).
Now looking forward to my 40th next year...
It really is but a number.... the message for me, looking back, is: doesn't matter what age you are, it matters that you're relatively happy with what you've done in those however many years.

You sound like you have a nice DH, lots of presents and a DC - sound to me like lovely reasons to be pleased!

Happy birthday - here's to you