Why the Pandemic Anniversary Might Make You Feel Like Sh*t

Published: March 11, 2021, 12:24 a.m.

Have you been feeling extra exhausted or down or cranky lately? It might be because of a psychological phenomenon called “The Anniversary Effect,” which (in short) is when the body stores memories of trauma in order to protect you and experiences reactions on anniversaries of the trauma. Last March was definitely traumatic, so your body might be responding to those memories at this very moment. Let’s take a closer look at “The Anniversary Effect” and discuss some ways to get through it.