Despite being decades removed from any sort of school, sources from a local Target can confirm that back-to-school sales are still a significant source of post traumatic stress.
The general assumption was being a professional and living a full life in your 20s and 30s would be enough to forget about feelings you had when you were starting 6th grade, but that is not the case. If shopping at a local Target, Wal-Mart or Costco, it is recommended to avoid any aisle that might be selling back-to-school supplies as it will be a significant source of depression.
During this difficult month, it is important to remember you don’t have to go back to school ever again, even if you are having recurring nightmares about missing classes.