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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Olivia Petter

Blue Monday: Is it really the ‘most depressing day’ of the year?

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Every year, the third Monday of January is dubbed “Blue Monday”.

The theory goes that this is the time of year when we’re all cold, broke and riddled with guilt that our new year’s resolutions to get fit, drink less alcohol, and be a better human being have fallen by the wayside.

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