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Anyone else just had a really fucking horrible week?

130 replies

bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:00

My car is playing up
My boss is unhappy with my work
I’ve put on half a stone over Christmas
Im having an absolute bitch of a period
Im skint

Feeling very sorry for myself today :(

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CalmShaker · 08/01/2026 18:02

And you have a bush problem too 😞
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏

imnotwhoyouthinkiam · 08/01/2026 18:02

Yes. I started a new job just before Christmas. I was really enjoying it. Then this week it all went to shit. I'm being given different info all the time about what I should/shouldn't be doing. I'm so lost and confused. I got home on Tuesday and cried. Luckily I'm off until weds now

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/01/2026 18:04
Sarah Lancashire Wow GIF by Acorn TV

i gained so much weight over Christmas
having trouble with sleep
feeling low
flat a complete tip
dd having too much sugar this week

this has, however, given me the opportunity to use my favourite ever gif! So it’s not all bad

😂😭😪😪😪😪😪

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/01/2026 18:04

CalmShaker · 08/01/2026 18:02

And you have a bush problem too 😞
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏

😂

mamabluestar · 08/01/2026 18:04

💐

I keep making the mistake of thinking nothing can get worse than this at work - my colleagues feel the same too.

mamabluestar · 08/01/2026 18:06

I'm pinching the gif 😄

humbledumble · 08/01/2026 18:06

CalmShaker · 08/01/2026 18:02

And you have a bush problem too 😞
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏

I’m sorry to laugh at OP but this comment has cracked me up 😂

DinoLil · 08/01/2026 18:06

Yep.
My sis was run over by a car.
My friend face planted the ground.
My neighbour fell up the kerb.
All hospital stays and I don't know who to fuss over first.
Another friend has had root canal work and is not happy.
My builder doing my bathroom renovation since October has faffed about so long that I've sacked him off. Everything leaks. I have no money to get anyone else in.
But, I have crisps. I shall eat crisps.

TigerRag · 08/01/2026 18:08

All activities being cancelled because of the weather which means I can't see my friends

YesSirICanNameChange · 08/01/2026 18:09

Yes. Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong.

A load of plans have had to change unexpectedly.
Finances have gone tits up.
DH can't work as car broken.
I've spent three days having frequent seizures.
The roof is leaking.
Rejected for a job I thought I'd at least get an interview for.

I'd like to sleep until 2027 please, because if this is an omen of what's to come in 2026, I'm done.

Ahsheeit · 08/01/2026 18:10

I have to pack the house and I don't know where to start.
My washing machine packed in and I'm behind on my laundry anyway. Expense I didn't need right now due to moving soon, and I'd nearly paid my credit card off. New one not coming until Tuesday.

bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:13

CalmShaker · 08/01/2026 18:02

And you have a bush problem too 😞
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏

Luckily, my bush problem was solved! Something to do with weevils…….

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bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:13

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/01/2026 18:04

i gained so much weight over Christmas
having trouble with sleep
feeling low
flat a complete tip
dd having too much sugar this week

this has, however, given me the opportunity to use my favourite ever gif! So it’s not all bad

😂😭😪😪😪😪😪

I love this

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SpodeFan · 08/01/2026 18:14

CalmShaker · 08/01/2026 18:02

And you have a bush problem too 😞
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏

Love this!

I slipped on my icy patio while in pjs and trying to get my dog back in. I’m bruised and can’t sit down with a sprained wrist.

I’ve had such a lot in this week as well. But tomorrow I’m off with zero plansSmile

bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:15

imnotwhoyouthinkiam · 08/01/2026 18:02

Yes. I started a new job just before Christmas. I was really enjoying it. Then this week it all went to shit. I'm being given different info all the time about what I should/shouldn't be doing. I'm so lost and confused. I got home on Tuesday and cried. Luckily I'm off until weds now

I’ve cried when I got from work today too 💐

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MissMogwai · 08/01/2026 18:18

Shit week for me. Failed my driving test today. I’m in my 40’s ffs. Nerves got the better of me.
I’m nackered from work, house is a tip, and they’re all getting on my nerves.

imnotwhoyouthinkiam · 08/01/2026 18:25

bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:15

I’ve cried when I got from work today too 💐

It's shit isn't it. Flowers

Marmite27 · 08/01/2026 18:34

MIL died before Christmas, DH got pneumonia, the car battery went then the washer packed up. That was a bad week.

This week DH has been unable to find a white shirt he likes for the funeral and was diagnosed with fluid on his lungs as a result of the pneumonia. I’ve spent more time than I care to say in a hospital today. All credit to them, they were cheerful, competent and efficient. The wait was entirely reasonable, but I’m still fed up.

Planning on breaking the back on it-ish (early January birthday in the household) diet once the kids are in bed with a big fat Chinese, and a massive slab of birthday cake!

Cornishmumofone · 08/01/2026 18:38

Great Aunt died on Christmas Day. Blowout on the motorway necessitated 4 new tyres. My oven and fridge freezer have both packed up this week. It’s been a rubbish start to the year.

Iceshine · 08/01/2026 18:44

All was going well at home until, my laptop died.
Literally died dead no hope can't get a new one for another 14 days.
Only looking for second hand and im dreading the cost of it.

bushproblems · 08/01/2026 18:48

Marmite27 · 08/01/2026 18:34

MIL died before Christmas, DH got pneumonia, the car battery went then the washer packed up. That was a bad week.

This week DH has been unable to find a white shirt he likes for the funeral and was diagnosed with fluid on his lungs as a result of the pneumonia. I’ve spent more time than I care to say in a hospital today. All credit to them, they were cheerful, competent and efficient. The wait was entirely reasonable, but I’m still fed up.

Planning on breaking the back on it-ish (early January birthday in the household) diet once the kids are in bed with a big fat Chinese, and a massive slab of birthday cake!

Edited

You’ve earned the Chinese and cake

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tobee · 08/01/2026 18:50

Luckily, my bush problem was solved! Something to do with weevils…….

Sounds painful

sarahbear87 · 08/01/2026 18:58

Yes, got a shitty message from landlord right after new year cos we are behind with rent, struggling to make ends meet, first week back to school and I've already had dd2 of today sick. Ds struggling with transition back to school (he asd/ADHD) our fridge has packed up. Worried about DB who's struggling mentally.Not loving 2026 so far.

Eastofnowhere · 08/01/2026 19:15

Also shit here.

Work is awful and going to get worse.
I've no money. In fact, less than none.
My skin is awful.
I broke up with a man I really like yesterday.
The weather is snowy enough to be a pain. But not snowy enough to enable me to stay at home and cry about the man under a duvet.

I mean, it could be worse... But it's quite shit.

haveaword · 08/01/2026 19:20

Yeah somewhat…

Awful irritable mood
Some sad difficult stuff at work
I fell over (not serious)
Ive managed to fall out with DH - lucky he could see past it

I have nice things planned the next three days. Im looking at holidays/MN and fancy that new box set on paramount to cheer myself up.