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Anniversary Reaction

temporal Medium Term

Emotional responses triggered by the anniversary of significant events.

Onset
cyclical
Duration
brief
Intensity
variable
Typical States
5

Examples

Anniversary of a loved one's death

Date of a significant loss

Annual remembrance of trauma

Common Contexts

Death anniversariesRelationship milestonesTrauma datesAchievement dates

Coping Strategies

Plan for anniversary dates

Create meaningful rituals

Allow space for emotions

Connect with others who remember

Warning Signals

Mood changes as date approaches

Sleep disturbances

Increased dreams