Then my advice would be to avoid celebration. Consider it a catalyst for change, even if only in mindset. That said, birthdays are also unique: If you don't t

Then my advice would be to avoid celebration. Consider it a catalyst for change, even if only in mindset. That said, birthdays are also unique: If you don't tell anyone about it, you could just as well ignore it yourself. You won't see reminders about your birthday in the local store, as you do for halloween, Christmas, etc. In that sense, if one doesn't want to celebrate their birthday, they don't have to. It's an optional holiday.