Why I Hate My Birthday

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
  • I want to thank you all for being an amazing family online, you guys truly mean the world to me. And I felt like I needed to give back, and I felt the best way I could do that was to open up to you guys. A lot of you ask me why I hate my birthday so much, and I never really truly understood why myself, until this video.
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  • @shirleya7131
    @shirleya7131 7 років тому +1158

    "There are 365 days in the year and people decide to treat you right, to treat you like they should normally treat you, one day out of the year." - Joey Kidney

    • @tanihehe
      @tanihehe 6 років тому +43

      that hit me hard, like. why? if people really appreciated my birth they would treat me the same everyday.

    • @twistedlogik2523
      @twistedlogik2523 5 років тому +7

      That's not necessarily the case. This would only be applicable if people weren't particularly good to you in the first place.

    • @tanihehe
      @tanihehe 5 років тому +22

      @@twistedlogik2523 exactly. People don't. In some of our lives most people don't. Then on your birthday everyone gives you so much love....and the next day your back to being broken.

    • @whEnG1324
      @whEnG1324 5 років тому +1

      this hit me so hard coz its true

    • @gibifive1279
      @gibifive1279 5 років тому +1

      So real

  • @Coronaboii88
    @Coronaboii88 2 роки тому +128

    I think I've found my tribe. This is exactly how I feel. I truly am an introvert. I like to celebrate my birthday in peace.

  • @sydneydaniels3442
    @sydneydaniels3442 7 років тому +771

    I hate having all the attention on me I just can't stand it I mean I'm grateful for the people that do that but I honestly hate it

    • @nataliegrijalva7616
      @nataliegrijalva7616 7 років тому +20

      same, I don't like attention

    • @jessi9375
      @jessi9375 7 років тому +3

      Haylee Daniels Same :/

    • @ashleyy6663
      @ashleyy6663 7 років тому +34

      Haylee Daniels ....Right and then when they sing happy birthday you don't know to smile ..or sit there like a potato...I just hate all the attition

    • @tolu6034
      @tolu6034 6 років тому +1

      Sydney Daniels same

    • @tanid5095
      @tanid5095 6 років тому

      Exactly... I too feel that way

  • @rianat1343
    @rianat1343 7 років тому +328

    finally someone else understands ❤

  • @natachamilheiro6303
    @natachamilheiro6303 7 років тому +270

    honestly thought I was the only one who hated my birthday, I guess life is easier if you don't grow up

    • @MrJingles4577
      @MrJingles4577 3 роки тому

      Time goes foward not backwards

    • @amyfarrel4374
      @amyfarrel4374 3 роки тому

      Thats true And when i find so many ppl are in my league ..... Thats just soothing!!

  • @thatbasementkid
    @thatbasementkid 4 роки тому +133

    i cry my eyes out on how accurate this is. your life is a reflection of mine. thanks for sharing this. i'm so thankful of the existence of your channel.

  • @killingkyla
    @killingkyla 7 років тому +383

    I hate my birthday too. No one ever remembers and no one ever cares. It's not like a constant "I hate it soooo much" it's more like hm well if no ones going to celebrate then why should I enjoy jt

    • @suzannavanroijen8607
      @suzannavanroijen8607 7 років тому +67

      Because you survived another year. You're one year older which means you're wiser. You probably have turned into something pretty great.

    • @jen5637
      @jen5637 7 років тому +3

      This is the same for me

    • @bellasnow2569
      @bellasnow2569 6 років тому +3

      I feel the exact same.

    • @sejaldesai4717
      @sejaldesai4717 6 років тому +8

      When's your birthday? I'll remember 💛

    • @mosesyoung1736
      @mosesyoung1736 5 років тому

      Same

  • @darqweensempire361
    @darqweensempire361 5 років тому +61

    I was born on the same day as my Dad and he was born on the same day as his father...
    Three generations..
    9/6 in 1993..
    Every year we had two birthday cakes, my dad would buy me a bootload of presents, the whole day was about me from the moment I woke up to the minute I went to sleep.
    My family celebrated the day I was born, and I felt special.
    Every year.
    My Dad and I used to talk about how when I turned 18? He turned 50.
    And we were meant to have a HUGE CELEBRATION.
    Until my Dad died when I was 15.
    My mom got even more depressed and since then?
    She's ruined every birthday I've had.. I think she's just sad that he's gone.. but it's not fair to me because I'm still here, waiting for a cake or call? I never got to celebrate our 18/50th birthday nor did he get to meet my children.
    I started to search to see if other people felt like I do?
    Even though we have different reasons?
    It's nice to feel like I'm not completely alone while I see others get spoiled and celebrate their birthday.
    I used to love my birthday..
    Now I'm just happy for others and wish I didn't have one at all, that way I'll probably not feel the way that I do about it.
    Today I am 26.. it's been 10yrs since my Dad has passed away.
    Happy birthday Dad
    🖤 Rest easy 🖤
    P.s thank you for making this video.. it has helped alot. ✨

    • @Nina-bi5st
      @Nina-bi5st 3 роки тому +1

      I m so sorry for your lost

    • @soniczforever5470
      @soniczforever5470 Рік тому

      Oh dear that's a shame youll regret that when your older. Try say you'd like a call at least or change the day you mark your birthday.

    • @xenialove2032
      @xenialove2032 4 місяці тому +1

      At least your Dad will have one person who always remembers him🩵
      My moms sister does on my moms birthday and now she doesn't celebrate it , although she wants to, and always says like im ruining it for her..

  • @darknight6022
    @darknight6022 7 років тому +463

    I hate my birthday because I don't like being the centre of attention.

    • @donotworry7967
      @donotworry7967 6 років тому +9

      my.thoughts.exactly

    • @brycelee3686
      @brycelee3686 6 років тому +4

      Agreed

    • @ingenuity168
      @ingenuity168 4 роки тому +27

      I don't hate it, but don't like celebrating with many people. I don't mind celebrating with my immediate family.

    • @Nelfa183
      @Nelfa183 4 роки тому +20

      I hate my birthday because nobody ever remember it , and is painful when i remember everyone else's

    • @brimtonthehiddenone2306
      @brimtonthehiddenone2306 4 роки тому +1

      Facts i just hate it

  • @Expert_Tony23
    @Expert_Tony23 4 роки тому +36

    I too hates to celebrate my birthdays, cause it just reminds me that I have wasted another year of my life, I tried changing things but nothing happened. Also, people treats you special on this day, an on other days no one even talks to u. So, I hate these fake expressions.

  • @darochajessica999
    @darochajessica999 7 років тому +391

    I don't like my birthday either, I hate the attention it brings. I liked hearing your thoughts on this !
    But You should not feel guilty for not knowing how to give back. Maybe people give you gifts because they are the ones who want to give something back to you.
    Maybe you already did something for them or perhaps you will in the future.
    Accept good things, you deserve it! 😉

    • @reginaclementson9505
      @reginaclementson9505 7 років тому +2

      Da Rocha Jessica I also don't like the attention. And I agree with everything you said

    • @moonbangtan1312
      @moonbangtan1312 6 років тому +1

      OMG your words are so cute ;-;

    • @tryhard_linkex3184
      @tryhard_linkex3184 4 роки тому +1

      my friend just posted my weird photos on instagram for my birthsday

  • @suvi1812
    @suvi1812 2 роки тому +6

    Even I don't like my birthday, first of all, I was brought into this world without my permission and I don't like this life as well because I am stuck in this continuous loop. Don't think that I want to die I don't want to it is just that I am living just for the sake of living.

  • @MirandaCusick
    @MirandaCusick 7 років тому +61

    I have similar feelings towards my birthday. I don't hate it as much as you, but I perfer to celebrate with my self rather then with with some big event.

  • @lisamowery1362
    @lisamowery1362 3 роки тому +12

    It’s nice to hear someone else doesn’t like their birthday. You explained the reason perfectly! Thank you

  • @deeg4569
    @deeg4569 7 років тому +22

    I totally feel you, I want to stay 17 for a few years, not forever but yeah. 17 is a a good age for me.

  • @Anne-zt2dz
    @Anne-zt2dz 7 років тому +23

    Wow this is so so relatable! The days before my birthday I already get moody looking forward to it.

  • @ejidikechibuisipromise9618
    @ejidikechibuisipromise9618 4 роки тому +19

    So glad while reading the comments i am not alone i thought i was weird

  • @caramackenzie7734
    @caramackenzie7734 2 роки тому +5

    Today is my birthday, and I hope you know how valuable this video is. It is so easy to feel alone in this, and hard to explain to others.
    For 4-5 years, I've been having anxiety around my birthday. My friends gave me a suprise birthday 3 years ago - it was so kind, and I am so thankful for them...but god, I felt so intensely awful about it. All I want is a quiet, normal day - thank you so much for giving folks something to relate to.

  • @SprinkleOfStyle22
    @SprinkleOfStyle22 7 років тому +555

    *99% of you won't see this so... hi 1%! I hope you have the best day/night ever* 😘

  • @Uzrgabbi
    @Uzrgabbi 5 років тому +23

    I’ve never celebrated my birthday, and I do not regret it. I mean why would I celebrate a day that was never of any importance? I mean it don’t matter. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @lucianas4919
      @lucianas4919 3 роки тому +1

      I agree with this statement

    • @klimtkahlo
      @klimtkahlo Рік тому

      I disagree! Each individual is a true miracle. Ask any childless mother or father who had to deal with infertility! Also your existence could help someone. You randomly being nice to a stranger on the street could dissuade them to committee suicide. So yes, your birth was and is of the utmost importance, in my opinion! ❤

  • @ellabellanutella3978
    @ellabellanutella3978 7 років тому +26

    Wow, we have a lot in common, Joey! I hate doing things other people do too. I feel like it's too main stream and then whatever it is I'm doing, wearing, feeling won't be unique, and I hate that. That's why most of the time I do the opposite of everyone else. I hate celebrating birthday as well. For a few years even my two best friends had no idea when it was. I guess my reason for not wanting people to celebrate my birthday is similar to yours. ;) I also agree that people should be treated the same way everyday of the year, you shouldn't be extra, extra nice to someone you normally aren't just because they are one year older. You should be as kind as possible to everyone, no matter what day it is or what circumstance.

    • @mskn8113
      @mskn8113 6 років тому

      the deatheater rebel MendesArmy!

    • @mskn8113
      @mskn8113 6 років тому

      I was just scrolling through the comments and saw Shawn and instantly had to reply to you haha

  • @lipsamoharana1985
    @lipsamoharana1985 10 місяців тому +4

    the way you have made me feel seen and heard in this video, that probably anyone would have ever understood me when I say I hate my birthday. I specifically don't have a reason, i am grateful that I am here on this earth, I am grateful that I have people who remember my birthday and wish me. But just don't specifically like my birthday. Its all those reason mentioned in this video. Thank you so much Joey for making me feel seen.

  • @alessiad5624
    @alessiad5624 7 років тому +73

    This video is so relatable

  • @mansie.
    @mansie. 7 років тому +15

    I somehow ended on your channel just a couple of mins ago..I'm so glad I ended up knowing you:)
    4 videos into your channel and I absolutely feel connected to you;
    to the way you think, your vision and everything you speak. I just don't know how or why​.
    You're absolutely a beautiful human, Joey.
    You say to everyone out here: "Stay you, stay beautiful."
    THERE'S ONLY ONE THING I WISH TO SAY TO YOU JOEY : "LOVE YOURSELF AND CARE ABOUT YOURSELF FIRST AS MUCH AS YOU LOVE AND GIVE ATTENTION TO OTHERS. TAKE CARE.KEEP SMILING. LOTS OF LOVE:)"

  • @veronicajoseph8092
    @veronicajoseph8092 7 років тому +21

    i think its how you feel that matters ,and of this is how you really feel then its okay, you said the words Joey... stay you

  • @Zestylime818
    @Zestylime818 8 місяців тому +1

    I have made it a yearly tradition to watch this a few days before my birthday. Because every year, at least one (new) person mentions that my birthday is coming up, and I struggle to find the words to describe how I feel about my birthday. I’ve cried every time I watched this, but this year I didn’t. I think this is progress. And it’s taken me 5 years to get to this point.

  • @kiara3155
    @kiara3155 6 років тому +6

    I genuinely feel exactly the same way. I've never known how to explain why I feel bad in these situations. I love you so much thank you for this

  • @jaynetan6589
    @jaynetan6589 Рік тому +1

    Was my birthday today and I cried. I think the reason why I hated my birthday is because I know I was a shitty person. I feel like I'm a mistake to have been borned cuz I'm a huge pain in the ass to this world.
    I've never really been myself for the past 2 decades, that's cuz of my mental health issue. Now that I'm well aware of my own issue like loneliness, disconnection to the world because of my family dynamic and school bullying.
    What stopped me from crying was the thought of my lovely dog who's now living a great life up there :) Hope to see her again. Miss you, Jerry

  • @mkay1219
    @mkay1219 7 років тому +59

    Still can't believe he's 21 😩

  • @benjaminlaguardia2110
    @benjaminlaguardia2110 2 роки тому +1

    You never fully understand the gift of giving until you learn how to receive. I had so much trouble with receiving gifts from others before, but my sister taught me that and it's stuck ever since.

  • @gracewilkinson1332
    @gracewilkinson1332 7 років тому +97

    i was born in april 1st i hate it

    • @killingkyla
      @killingkyla 7 років тому +8

      Grace Wilkinson ur a joke. April fools IM KIDDING

    • @nataliegrijalva7616
      @nataliegrijalva7616 7 років тому +18

      At least you weren't born on February 29th lol, you would only celebrate your b-day every 4 yrs

    • @melizabeth623
      @melizabeth623 7 років тому +1

      Natalie then you'd be forever young!

    • @nataliegrijalva7616
      @nataliegrijalva7616 7 років тому

      Elizabeth Dodd Lol that is very true. So for people born on that day have pros and cons

    • @teodora2376
      @teodora2376 6 років тому +1

      kyla stell and i’m born on april 2

  • @tryhardreject8125
    @tryhardreject8125 7 років тому +7

    "There's 365 days in a year and people decide to treat you right, to treat you like they should normally treat you one day out of the year."

  • @LucresntBlade
    @LucresntBlade 4 роки тому +18

    I don't know why this was recommended but everything you just said fits my personality perfectly when it's my birthday...
    like I'm sad because I don't have any friends or people to celebrate it with or be around but I get weird when people cheer me on or say happy birthday to me because it feels awkward. I don't want the full day to myself and I don't want people giving me pity that I don't feel happy. I feel like I'm being pressured to be happy and people are being pressured to be happy To me one day out of the year.
    I don't like the loneliness on my birthday because I feel like it should be different or special day but it doesn't feel that way.
    Thank you for your Story it helped Alot.

  • @sarahv6093
    @sarahv6093 7 років тому +48

    Joey I look up to u, I want to be u. I have acute depression and I feel the same. I'm closed off, I don't like to be everyone else, I want to be by myself. I want to give to people, like u do. I'm not in with the cool stuff, I don't know all the stupid new dance moves. People say I'm pretty, and they compliment me, I always say thank u but I don't believe what they say. I've done some shitty things I really really regret, and I want to take back, but I know I can't. I'm naturally a happy person, but sometimes not even my boyfriend realizes my smile is fake. I just want people to notice somethings wrong, and talk to me about it before all my bottled up emotion I have built up, comes out. I don't enjoy my birthday very much either. I hate the song, and I hate being the centre of attention. I will always be with u Joey, no matter what happens. You're an AMAZING person, and I really want to meet u. I'm not going to say anything about ur birthday cause u asked. Stay u, Stay beautiful Joey, my idol, my hero.💕

    • @clareashcraft3411
      @clareashcraft3411 7 років тому +1

      I just wanted to say I feel the same way, even my best friends people I've known for over 5 years still don't notice when I fake a smile or pretend to be happy. It really does hurt that they don't notice anything wrong, I just want someone to genuinely ask if I am ok. Is that so hard to ask? I love Joey because he talks about things that no one else does and it makes me feel like he understands when no one else Even bothers to ask how I'm doing. But I won't tell anyone this because I sound like I'm self pitying and I want to help others not have them constantly fixated on me.

    • @sarahv6093
      @sarahv6093 7 років тому

      Clare // i don't think ur self pitying, at all. I feel u, and u sound like an awesome person. I like the way u talk, and think, and I completely understand what ur going through. if u ever wanna chat, come to channel and ask me questions, find a way to contact me, and maybe we'll help each other.

    • @clareashcraft3411
      @clareashcraft3411 7 років тому +1

      Sarah Venverloh sure that sounds great, I subscribed to you so we can talk

    • @maryelizabeth8467
      @maryelizabeth8467 7 років тому +1

      Sarah Venverloh I know what you are going through. If you ever need someone to chat with PLEASE message me. I love you lots. You matter tremendously. Much love, Mary xoxo

    • @sarahv6093
      @sarahv6093 7 років тому +1

      Mary Elizabeth thank you so much. U seem like a truly amazing person, and someone who I would really like to meet. I can tell ur gonna have an amazing life. thank you once again.
      love, Sarah🌌

  • @lucerosanki7920
    @lucerosanki7920 3 роки тому +5

    i'm watching this bc my birthday is in 10 minutes and i'm just too anxious, can't think about or do anything else, and this video really explained how i feel (mostly) i totally understand where you're coming from. it feels great to know i'm not the only one and that this doesn't make me a bad friend 💕

  • @DanielTaotua
    @DanielTaotua 5 років тому +1

    Today’s my Bday. I join you in not celebrating my Bday. Rather than celebrate, I wanted to dedicate it to stepping back and reflect, review, and keep the day simple yet spontaneous. I would utter all the expressions you stated plus more. It’s just a personal conviction to withdraw to just take the day as is. To let the day not be so predictable. Thanks for sharing a relatable perspective. Love.

  • @Grace-dn3bm
    @Grace-dn3bm 7 років тому +35

    Early Early! Joey :) I love you 💕 I completely understand where you are coming from with this whole video.

  • @madilynnbodine1580
    @madilynnbodine1580 6 років тому +2

    I associate really bad memories with mine, and it's coming up in a few days and I just dread it completely. I %100 agree with literally everything on your channel, I can't explain how much I just love you and your videos. This is you giving back. Thank you. You helped me, so much you actually helped me a whole freaking lot. Thank you❤

  • @paymal303
    @paymal303 7 років тому +348

    I hate your birthday to because it means you're too old for me (wow that was creepy)

    • @angelmarie7010
      @angelmarie7010 7 років тому +8

      payton malone same, it's fine😂😂

    • @ievavelberga6521
      @ievavelberga6521 7 років тому +5

      payton malone omg saaaaammeeeeee

    • @weee0gm
      @weee0gm 7 років тому +7

      payton malone but at least thats the reason you should love YOUR birthday

    • @paymal303
      @paymal303 7 років тому +4

      Ahhh you right, you right

    • @jayelynngraham9928
      @jayelynngraham9928 7 років тому +5

      He's 9 years older than me so I guess that's semi modest 😂

  • @ashleycarolan9074
    @ashleycarolan9074 7 років тому +6

    Joey, you do you
    No one can judge you for it because you arent doing any harm to anyone
    Have a great day though xx
    Dont think about
    Relax
    Listen to the people who make you happy
    I love you joey
    You are amazing, sweet, and you
    Thats good enough to us (your family (subscribers))

  • @haileywasheree
    @haileywasheree 7 років тому +125

    Welllllllllllllllllllll no matter what day it is I hope you enjoy your day!!

  • @daniellelouzado
    @daniellelouzado 7 років тому

    I completely understand what you're talking about with the whole guilt thing. For me, I pressure myself a lot to do well in school and in everything I do to the point where it affects my mental health greatly. I've been talking to the social worker at my school and we've been trying to get me out of this dangerous mindset. I don't let myself free time because I feel guilty but she told me that sometimes you need to do something for yourself. It's not a bad thing to treat yourself. I hope that you learn this just as I hope I learn this valuable lesson. Have a nice day 💕

  • @paymal303
    @paymal303 7 років тому +21

    Also you're so aesthetic teach me your ways

  • @chocolateshephard
    @chocolateshephard 12 днів тому

    I can’t. Birthdays have an expectation that I can’t complete and I just end up wanting peace because too much appreciation gives me sadness and then on the other hand a friend I’ve had for over four years has never even told me Happy Birthday. I just wish I was alone and not have to overthink these things. I relate to this video a lot ❤

  • @hopemichaelson3774
    @hopemichaelson3774 7 років тому +9

    Thanks for all the wonderful messages you send through your videos

  • @Annyxotwod
    @Annyxotwod 7 місяців тому

    I relate to this in everyway, it explains how I am so accuratly. It's nice to know i'm not the only one out here that feels the same about my own birthday. Not just the birthday part, but everything you mentioned in this video I relate to. I thought I was weird, but it's just who I am.

  • @shrutisangwan1426
    @shrutisangwan1426 7 років тому +34

    My boyfriend feels the same way about gifts..

  • @nurafifah5291
    @nurafifah5291 7 років тому +9

    To be honest, i feel the exact same way. Thats y i clicked the video. I thought Im the only one. Thank you for opening up. You made me feel less alone 💕

  • @laurenisabella__
    @laurenisabella__ 7 років тому +18

    Hey Joey, it saddens me that you feel this way. I hope you realize that being happy is a beautiful thing & don't complicate it. You don't have to just settle for the way you are right now. Try looking at it from a different perspective, if you love to give to others & it makes you feel hapoy, then let other people do that for you & feel happy and excited that you're their friend. If you weren't born, then they wouldn't have you as a friend. So try to appreciate the kindness & happiness they show to you on your birthday. I don't know if you are reading this, but if you are, Happy Birthday Joey. 💖

  • @natewars
    @natewars Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. No one around me seems to understand this. I hate my birthday. And I don't like receiving gifts at all. So thank you for opening up about this... It's good to know someone out there has the same thoughts as I do.

  • @sexyneck3409
    @sexyneck3409 7 років тому +3

    Who else always gets reminded, every birthday, that you are not only celebrating the date you were born, but that you're getting closer to your death?? UGH. IT JUST MAKES ME FEEL SO SAD.

  • @jacquelynfinn62
    @jacquelynfinn62 6 років тому +1

    I celebrate by giving back. That's what I do on my birthday and that makes me happy. That is the greatest gift. You honestly give back by being one of the realist UA-camrs I know. I thought I was alone, so thank-you. The things you talk about hit a note for a lot of people, I can't speak for them but I can speak for me when I say thank-you for making everyday have more smiles in it.

  • @FranArmyChihuahuaLove
    @FranArmyChihuahuaLove 7 років тому +6

    I can actually relate to this sooo much. I thought I was the only one?!😂 I really enjoyed this video. Have a great day Joey😊💚

  • @anurag-pandey
    @anurag-pandey Рік тому +1

    Same buddy , I feel exactly the same why . From pat 5-6 years i also feel this nd i could not explain why , good to see i am not alone

  • @beyoutifulgrin
    @beyoutifulgrin 7 років тому +14

    I'm sorry I give you gifts every time I see you at PressPlay. I feel very similar, at least guilt wise. The reason I bring stuff like pasta, long, LONG cards, etc., is because I feel like I can't repay you for what you did for me back in 2015, or what you do now. I can never repay you for pointing me on the right path when I was younger and struggling with things I didn't know about (anxiety, Depression). You helped me get help. And I can never repay you for that. I don't know how to repay you. I come to PressPlay to thank you everytime. I feel guilty for everything. I feel guilty I'm here watching stuff on my phone when there are people out there who don't even have food. I feel guilty getting gifts. I feel like I don't deserve anything. I just want to focus on making others happy and helping other people. I'll be ok. I don't need attention or any material items. See you around 1:00 ish. Thanks for posting this Joey. Make today (and everyday) a good day.

  • @crystalonwenu402
    @crystalonwenu402 2 роки тому +1

    You took the words out of my mouth. I never sat down and thought of why I didn’t like my birthday, thank you for giving me peace

  • @shrutisangwan1426
    @shrutisangwan1426 7 років тому +7

    Thanks for talking ❤️

  • @xharia_mendesxharia_mendes3516
    @xharia_mendesxharia_mendes3516 6 років тому +1

    I totaly understand now that i have seen this video i understand what you mean.they buy really expensive items but what if i can't repay you.that also makes me sad but have never talked about it
    I love how you are soo relatable

  • @elmakaminada3722
    @elmakaminada3722 7 років тому +30

    I think you have a wrong idea, you don't have to feel guilty because they did so much effort to surprise you, they don't want an exchange, they just wanted your happiness and to see your smile that's their goal, I hope you change your mind

  • @gia_922
    @gia_922 7 років тому

    i feel like this sometimes. i know it probably doesn't make a difference what i say, but your happiness is so important. it's not weird & it doesn't make you a bad person for not wanting to celebrate. it's your day, do as you please. i genuinely want you to be happy, and if you're happy not celebrating, then i'm happy for you. much (so much) easier said than done, but don't let this get you down 💚 love you, and stay you joey.

  • @buttertoes6304
    @buttertoes6304 6 років тому +7

    4:57 My heart just broke oh god

  • @ErynnHalvorson
    @ErynnHalvorson 3 роки тому +1

    Totally feel you on this, Joey. I hate mine as well. I don't want anyone in my life to know about it. I feel I should celebrate myself and everyone in my life all 365/366 days of the year, instead of just the one, if you know what I mean. I work hard for everything in my life, I don't want gifts or things handed to me. I hate receiving gifts too to be honest. thanks for the video.

  • @agrimavashisth
    @agrimavashisth 7 років тому +8

    hey, my birthday is tomo... and guess what i feel the same.. and i just want to let you know that i love you.. and that i totally understand how you feel...

  • @nicolenavarro1497
    @nicolenavarro1497 6 років тому +1

    Honestly you perfectly explained everything that I felt on my birthday 2 months ago. I have never told anyone about what ive felt becuz i know that they went through a lot for me. I too felt really shitty about how my family had told me to show more enthusiasm but I just couldn't do it. Then when my siblings got me presents that I love deeply it made it even worse because I know that I pretty much don't deserve them. I just wanted to continue through that day like any other normal day but everything just forced me to be happy when I'm really not. Thank you for perfectly explaining your hate towards your birthday, it genuinely made my day.

  • @janak7761
    @janak7761 7 років тому +3

    People give to you and do all of this for you because you have done something for them. You don't have to give anything back because THEY are giving back, I guess. But you're so right, birthdays shouldn't be the only day where someone is appreciated. This is such an important video, love you joey I hope you're having a great time at pressplay!! 💖

  • @HippieRuda
    @HippieRuda 7 років тому

    Joey! we are the exact same age. Beauty of life, we're all unique and common at the same time. Even when we like or dislike the same things, no one is you. No one knows every little thing going on in your head or experienced the same things the way you have. Although there's probably some resonance because we're all connected.

  • @ashleycarolan9074
    @ashleycarolan9074 7 років тому +5

    Joey u r unique
    You dont have to have a reason for this
    There is nothing to fix

  • @brielleguymon6071
    @brielleguymon6071 7 років тому +1

    You are such a perfect human being Joey. You have rare qualities that only some people discover in life. Your videos always make me think and strive to be something better. So, thank you for all you have done and will do.

  • @notreaa
    @notreaa 4 роки тому +4

    This honestly made me cry and made me realize stuff..

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano 4 роки тому

      my bday is coming next month.... i thought i waa alone with this bday curse.

  • @afiqahjaafar9773
    @afiqahjaafar9773 6 років тому

    Hi Joey, i found your video today for the same reason of your title, looking for validation with what im feeling at the moment. You take my words out of my mouth with this video, when people ask me why i dont like my birthday i just dont have the exact answer for it. Nothing bad ever happen for me to hate this particular day of the year, but every time its here it makes me feel bad, for no reason at all. I spend hours and hours crying the night before my birthday, and just like you did, i went mia on social media, i deleted my birthday on social media, now less people remember my birthday, i dont get wishes besides my family and a few friends. and im okay with it. I feel a lot better when people dont remember. Anyway, thank you for this video.

  • @anushkamalviya7746
    @anushkamalviya7746 7 років тому +16

    Hey Joey i feel you dude cause I also hate my birthday & yes the same reasons as yours!!! I wish we can explain the people why we don't like celebrating it!! But after watching your video now I'm feeling better that I'm not the only one who is weird!!!😅😅

  • @rachelpasteris9987
    @rachelpasteris9987 7 років тому

    I feel the same exact way about my birthday, and I don't know how to act around people about it. Mine's coming up in a couple of weeks, and honestly, it terrifies me. Everyone makes this big deal about how turning 18 is such a momentous occasion in one's lifespan, but all I want to do is avoid it all. I don't care for false appreciation from those who don't even care to speak with me on a regular basis at some get together where everyone "celebrates" at the monetary expense of them all, especially my parents, excluding myself. I just wish I could have a year in which the attention wasn't on me, but on the close knit relationships I've forged with others over time, spending time just enjoying each other's presence and having a good time. Thanks for making this video, it means a lot to hear than I'm not alone in feeling this way :)

  • @bar9886
    @bar9886 6 років тому +8

    I'll be 19 in 3 days, I hate my bday too! I was looking for this kind of videos and omg u r so pretty

  • @sedonaxray
    @sedonaxray 7 років тому

    yeah i feel this pretty often honestly i feel like i'm constantly trying to compensate for my mistakes or more often my guilt that something amazing is happening to me or for me or that kind of thing and it's just so exhausting. i'm not pretending to know your situation i'm just really bringing up my experience and what you were talking about made me think of. i'm so sorry that you feel this way, i hate it too.
    I like to think that even though we may feel a certain way (bad or good) it adds to our character and makes us who we are & how we act towards people.

  • @ananaskookie2429
    @ananaskookie2429 6 років тому +4

    My Birthday is tomorrow and I’m crying rn. My friends planned so much for my birthday and I really don’t want to celebrate.

  • @mayrai.hernandez3600
    @mayrai.hernandez3600 7 років тому

    I know how you feel, darling. I've also felt guilty about being happy and not being able to give back at that moment or any other circumstance... with that being said, I've learned that it's okay to be happy when you receive every once in a while. I get it, you want to give back but, keep in mind that you are giving back to those that you receive from by simply showing that you are happy. A smile goes a long way. So, please don't be afraid to also receive 🌹

  • @katrinmalik1D
    @katrinmalik1D 7 років тому +6

    I feel the exact same, I hate how people act so fake and only care one day of the year, I hate how all my friends and family give me stuff i know I'll never be able to give back and I hate how I get older and older and never tend to achieve anything

  • @elliestephenson7904
    @elliestephenson7904 4 роки тому

    Your literally the double of me... I got your back🙌🏻 it’s my birthday Tommorow and I hate it I am thankful for everyone and everything but o don’t know what it is. Your literally me but another human❤️

  • @christinap.9220
    @christinap.9220 7 років тому +7

    I don't like my birthday day too. I know how you're felling.

  • @fadumayanibro1113
    @fadumayanibro1113 7 років тому

    I also feel like that every time someone give me gift but at the end its because we love truly and treat everyone kindly. love you joey

  • @sonyaseason
    @sonyaseason 6 років тому +3

    I hate my birthday because the pressure to have such a great fucking day is tooooo intense

  • @sophialara5381
    @sophialara5381 7 років тому

    I really understand what you mean, especially the thing about all the people treating you different than every other day of the year. People who i didn't talked to in weeks even months just suddenly show up and act like we've been the best friends but i think you need to understand that receiving presents isn't about expecting to get something back. You're giving something back to us with yourself, with your smile, your words, your videos and your existence in general. When we're talking about fans that give you presents, for them it's like giving you something back for your videos and everytime you made them smile or saved their days with your videos, 99% of them don't want something back they just want to show your their gratitude and how much they like you and that's how they're trying to express that. So that's my opinion on that but just stay yourself and as honest as you are. ^^

  • @gracerogers303
    @gracerogers303 7 років тому +18

    I love you Joey stay you, stay beautiful 😂❤️xx

  • @anabrito1439
    @anabrito1439 7 років тому

    You are a incredible person and you don't need to feel bad or strange to be happy! I understand that sometimes live sucks but everyone deserves to be happy! You don't need to feel that because you deserve it, everyone deserves it and you're a incredible person, you're so sweet and gentle, I don't know you very well but for the little bit of you that I know, that the world know it's that you deserve everything like everyone else!...
    I know that probably you're not gonna see this (the chance of that happens it's 1 in a 100) but to that 1% I wanna say:
    Thanks for everything and...
    Stay you
    Stay beautiful!

  • @jasminefernandez6659
    @jasminefernandez6659 7 років тому +5

    Happy Earth Day!!!!💜💜💜💜And also I didn't even notice the blankets until you said something😂😂😂

    • @maryelizabeth8467
      @maryelizabeth8467 7 років тому +1

      Jasmine Fernandez Happy Earth Day! 🐥🐢🐞

  • @denoliap6515
    @denoliap6515 7 років тому

    I honestly understand your feeling towards your birthday and how you feel that you don't know how to give back after something amazing someone does for you but I would say you could try working on a way to make every day and every second on something worth giving back, that way you know you are doing something rather than feeling guilty of doing nothing or not knowing how to give back . There is always a way to work through things Joey

  • @sydneydevlin3
    @sydneydevlin3 7 років тому +6

    OMG MY BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 23!!!! THIS MAKES ME SOO HAPPY I'M CRYING😭💖

  • @yakiahserrano4975
    @yakiahserrano4975 6 років тому

    Joey Kidey you don’t have too give us anything. You already give us you that’s all we need

  • @tinathomas4118
    @tinathomas4118 7 років тому +4

    I hate my birthdays too....exact same reasons

  • @briannalee539
    @briannalee539 7 років тому +1

    I honestly feel the exact same way as you do about my birthday, I understand here your coming from

  • @sophiangep111
    @sophiangep111 7 років тому +12

    What me and Joey are one day apart!!!? (Tomorrows my birthday!)

  • @anjalihargi3016
    @anjalihargi3016 3 роки тому

    It’s 2021. And this is my first comment to any UA-cam video so far. I felt like I am watching myself expressing how I feel all the time.

  • @lovelyayesha2080
    @lovelyayesha2080 7 років тому +4

    my grandma died on my birthday after eating my birthday because of diabetes...
    thats the reason y i hate it so much...

    • @PB-xr6yi
      @PB-xr6yi 5 років тому

      Lovely Ayesha rip 😢

  • @liam.w2047
    @liam.w2047 5 років тому

    I’m the exact same, I feel terrible on my birthday and it’s probably the one day of the entire year that depression gets to me most.

  • @Diamondstarification
    @Diamondstarification 7 років тому +3

    Love your videos❤️

  • @dieuvilinefrancois1006
    @dieuvilinefrancois1006 7 років тому +2

    just the fact that you make so many people smile every day is enough to give, joey

  • @clareashcraft3411
    @clareashcraft3411 7 років тому +5

    I hate my birthday too, I don't feel guilty but I totally agree with everything else you said, how people are nice to you and send you messages one day a year and I'm like why today? I'm alive everyday, I should celebrate everyday, why is today different? Why do you message me today, but no other day? I think it's stupid people treat you right one day, but anyway have a happy...day.

  • @ananya2851
    @ananya2851 2 роки тому +1

    On my bday it just always reminds me that my mom always said she regretted giving me birth. Ik exactly how it feels but my friends keep asking me like "why do u hate your bday do you really hate your existence?" and I do hate my existence because my mom said that she never actually needed me in her life
    Anyways people who are reading my comment
    "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" ❤
    I remember my cousin who bought cake to celebrate and I litrally started to cry people thought I cried tears of joy but in reality it wasn't It really wasn't I just felt "why did u have to bring a cake like I really don't want to fake myself being all happy with cutting cake and all that stuff, I later just went to my room and cried a lot"

  • @winchester8035
    @winchester8035 7 років тому +4

    Fun fact that most of you don't care but I was born at 1/1

    • @winchester8035
      @winchester8035 7 років тому

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY

    • @byakko6645
      @byakko6645 7 років тому +1

      SimplyRidha happy new year baby, so basically every birthday is a public holiday, no school, yeah~~

  • @Mycreepymind
    @Mycreepymind 5 місяців тому

    tomorrow is my bday and i’m so desperate bc i don’t know how to feel about it. it’s not the first year i watch your video because my birthday is coming… i guess it is sorta comforting to listen to my own thoughts in others’ voice. thanks for sharing this with us all.