
Why you might be experiencing what psychologists call 'the anniversary effect' -- and what to do about it
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If you're feeling extra heavy, you might be experiencing what psychologists call "the anniversary effect." Many grief anniversaries are suffered through solo, but the one-year mark since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic is an event we're all going through simultaneously.
If the weight of all of those things is taking an extra toll on you lately, you're not alone. You might be experiencing what psychologists call "the anniversary effect." As therapist and counselor Susan Harrington explains, our bodies and brains store painful memories that can be triggered by certain dates or seasons, such as the death date of a loved one, the annual reminder of a serious diagnosis, or, perhaps, the one-year anniversary of a pandemic.More Related News