4 expert-backed steps to survive the ‘anniversary effect’

Traumatic anniversaries can evoke feelings of sadness, anxiety, and grief. Experts say there are steps to counter these effects (AFP, Getty Images)

Every February 11th, the anniversary of my 19-year-old best friend’s untimely death hits me, and I don’t feel the weight lift until the day is over. The day you lose a loved one, have an accident, or experience another traumatic event can cause feelings of sadness, anger, grief, and anxiety, as well as physical symptoms … Read more