I can relate, my birthdays usually have me feeling more depressed than usual as well. I guess because I realize how alone I truly am and that I'm only getting older with nothing productive going on in my life. Sorry to hear about your boyfriend though, it makes sense that would make you anxious a bit.
Happy birthday though

Happy Birthday! It's not about who remembers it, it's about what we are special on our day. When the rest of the world is busy, take time to have a tiny party for your self!

You can do this today as well to celebrate you!

Appreciate yourself!

The boyfriend may be in a situation that is not comfortable to talk about, so give it time.

Again, celebrate!

I'm so sorry no one remembered your birthday. That's awful!

I've had times like that and felt very low. When we're young, birthdays tend to be a one shot deal. We bring cupcakes to school the day of, then we have a little party and that's it. When we're grown ups, our birthday runs all month - although no one may acknowledge the specific day but often, we have to make it special for ourselves.

I've taken it upon myself to have a good birthday. I put notes in my phone about what makes the day special so I remember the next year. The only trick is that it has to be completely stuff I can do for myself.

I have a couple of favorite restaurants so I plan to go to those. I invite a friend to go with me. I may have a little pot luck at my place. And I put off buying something I really want until my birthday so it's special. I also plan to get a manicure or something - even if I do it myself. And I try to spend one day just as I want to - that might be sleeping in, immersing myself in books - or a bath, going for a walk or whatever.

It is nice when people remember our birthday but often-times they're caught up in their own lives and just don't think about it. Doesn't mean they don't care.

Although if your boyfriend is ignoring your calls, I'd consider having a chat with him to ask what's up with that.