Spiraling depression. A condition in which a person feels that each day they live is worse than the preceding day. Most generally, this phrase applies to individuals whose personal lives are merely stagnant, rather than actually becoming worse by the day, as might be the case for a starving refugee or a cancer patient.

"Peter Gibbons: So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.
Dr. Swanson: What about today? Is today the worst day of your life?
Peter Gibbons: Yeah.
Dr. Swanson: Wow, that's messed up. "
Office Space, 1999

People who exhibit symptoms of worst day ever syndrome are urged to immediately seek professional help -- or to acquire a social life, whichever seems more feasible.

worst day ever syndrome by Alfred F. May 6, 2008

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worst day ever syndrome

A day that starts out bad and continues to spiral downwards into a totally worthless day.

"This morning I overslept, then missed the subway by a second, tripped on the door step, got caught coming in late by the boss, accidentally removed an important file, got yelled at on the phone for over half an hour, had to skip lunch and then a bus splashed water all over my suede sneakers."

"Shit! You totally got the worst day ever syndrome going on!"

"I know!"

worst day ever syndrome by Philip C February 17, 2007

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