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Anyone else HATE NYE?

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Jeffsmeffsmiff · 31/12/2023 09:05

I don't know if I'm a bit of a weirdo but I just find it so totally depressing. All of it. Especially Jools Holland on the telly. It seems to be celebrating the end of the holidays, going back to work and the start of the absolute WORST period of the whole entire year - Jan and Feb. Ugh.
I have a friend who finds November depressing because of SAD but likes Jan because she can see the days getting longer. I'm the opposite. November has so much to look forward to that the dark evenings seem exciting to me. January is just flat, cold, grey, broke and LONG. 😭

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Alwaystired23 · 31/12/2023 09:56

I don't hate it. I generally dont like winter, but yes, through, October/November/December there's a lot to look forward to, but in January, there is too! Spring coming, Easter, holidays! Just being able to get in the garden! I like the new year, i feel positive, and I feel like I can achieve anything. As much as I hate, we are not allowed to take annual leave over Christmas (nurse), there is some benefit, I don't get the blues about going back to work, as I haven't had the nice luxury of a 2 week break!

ChristmasEvemaddness · 31/12/2023 09:58

Yep, hate it.
Feel miserable, remember all the family I've lost and miss... All last years failed resolutions etc.

lpedhslt · 31/12/2023 09:58

So I used to hate Jan-Feb, probably for all the same reasons as you. But I've had an epiphany the last couple of years, result of covid. It's the one time of year I feel less FOMO, covid gave us permission to do nothing for a while (too long, don't get me wrong I hated too!) so to suddenly go back to a busy life made me realise what a gift it was to 'hibernate' a little. So that's kind of how I've treated Jan-Feb the last couple of years, as a sort of hibernation, I don't plan much on weekends, we have guilt free quiet days at home, Saturdays are "cook something new" night. I just kind of appreciate the slower pace before spring when our diaries get busier again.

It's probably just a mental readjustment rather than actually doing anything different, but just wanted to share in case it's of any help, because I really did use to hate this time of year too.

lpedhslt · 31/12/2023 09:59

I've always been a sucker for NYE, we take the decorations down around the 2nd and I love that "fresh start" feeling, I suppose I focus on what's next rather than mourning what has been.

Willmafrockfit · 31/12/2023 10:00

the pubs have ticket only, it is like a party for everyone else
we did get an ticket one year to a pub but we didnt really know anyone at the pub so it was a bit pointless, embarrassing too.
there is another really lovely pub and my favourite local band are playing but they are a drive away, so alcohol free, all sold out anyway
just be staying at home and attempt to stay up, flicking the channels

peanutparade · 31/12/2023 10:00

@mangochops Yes Persian! ☺️

RosaBaby2 · 31/12/2023 10:00

I absolutely hate it.

RainRainGoGoAway · 31/12/2023 10:01

I absolutely hate New Year's Eve - literally dread it the whole year! I find it so sad and depressing

StElwicks · 31/12/2023 10:01

I have norovirus so it’s definitely no fun.

mangochops · 31/12/2023 10:03

peanutparade · 31/12/2023 10:00

@mangochops Yes Persian! ☺️

Ah- thought so! I really enjoy it- spring seems such a lovely time to celebrate something new, it goes with the season 😀

catsareme14 · 31/12/2023 10:04

I hate today & tomorrow. I feel a real sense of dread & sadness this morning.

SunflowerSeeds123 · 31/12/2023 10:06

Because I work shifts most public festivals and holidays mean little to me. It's just another working day.

Catsknowbest · 31/12/2023 10:06

It's not my favourite either. Just home made curry tonight and a few drinks and if we don't make it to midnight so be it

SnappingCrackers · 31/12/2023 10:07

I hate it.
It gives me so much anxiety, I find the countdown terrifying. I have this idea that when the end of the world comes it will be at the stroke of midnight on a NYE.
Yes, I understand it is a human idea and comes at different times across the world. I always feel a tiny bit better when I can see Australia is still there but the anxiety builds all day.
Yes, I have had CBT for my anxiety but this one I can't get over.

BiscuitLover3678 · 31/12/2023 10:08

blackrabbitwhiterabbit · 31/12/2023 09:06

Yep...I'm with you...but I hate November AND January.

But November is prep for christmas!
I feel the same about Jan and I’m due a baby this month. Oops! I actually think it’ll be nice to have something to look forward to so hopefully we can make that a big deal from now on.

NYE gives me some weird sort of anxiety.

Xyyxxx · 31/12/2023 10:10

I'm with you. I've always hated New Year. If you're alone and sad there's the #JoinIn group on Twitter for like minded people.

Shopper727 · 31/12/2023 10:10

It’s just another day really, to me anyway. It’s not the end of the holidays kids here still have another week of school returning on the 8th. I refuse to think of it negatively. I’ve had a pretty tough year so looking forward to this coming year also my birthday next sat. Basically going to have a nice dinner later and then I’ll be in bed by 9/10

Lelophants · 31/12/2023 10:11

catsareme14 · 31/12/2023 10:04

I hate today & tomorrow. I feel a real sense of dread & sadness this morning.

I don’t like new year’s day either. All the Christmas fun is so done.

We’re trying to make it fun though by celebrating with other families and doing our Christmas presents that day.

Romeiswheretheheartis · 31/12/2023 10:13

I've just realised that the last time I went out on NYE was the millennium, so 24 years ago. Don't think I've missed much, but I do feel a bit sad for my dd that we never went to any parties when she was young - when I was growing up we always partied with the neighbours.

ZeroFucksGivenToday · 31/12/2023 10:18

I just treat it as a normalish day. The tree came down yesterday, we did a whole day shopping for clothes. So todays plan is pjs, DD will be on her iPad, I'll clear her old too small clothes out and get them on Vinted. And we will play board games and order pizza tonight. Bed will be the usual time of around 10ish.
I did have a last minute think about ice hockey tickets (that's what we did last year!) but they're sold out.

Willmafrockfit · 31/12/2023 10:18

in fact dd and i went to a local pub one year, possibly last, since closed down, it was dire and i had to race home as i couldnt bear to be there to see the new year in

it is for the young i agree,

TerfTalking · 31/12/2023 10:20

Yes, our best friends go abroad these days which is great because we always got dragged along to their parties or organised events.

we are watching a film and having a home made Thai night, bed by 10pm!

notanothernana · 31/12/2023 10:20

I haven't been out for about ten years, mostly because I have a dog who is terrified of fireworks so I hate NYE with a fucking passion.

That and I had my cat PTS this week so my decs are down already (usually up until 2nd at least) and I will probably just go to bed as soon as the bangs have stopped.

Bellyblueboy · 31/12/2023 10:21

I used to hate it. Everyone asking what your plans are and feeling rubbish if you had nothing to do. Going out to rubbish bars that were really expensive. Being single and the embarrassment of the kisses at NY. Not being able get a taxi for hours then paying three times the normal rate!

Now I cook a nice dinner, open a bottle of wine and light the fire. Much more enjoyable😊

LlynTegid · 31/12/2023 10:21

I wouldn't say I hate it, I have just opted out of celebrating it in any way. As for January, it is long, what I have found helps is having a weekend away or longer in late January or February.

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