To absolutely hate New Year

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I don't know why but I dread New Year. I live in Scotland and Hogmanay is a big deal - not as big a deal as when I was small but a big deal all the same. I very rarely go out at Hogmanay or invite people over (much to my husband's annoyance). I would rather stay in and preferably go to bed well before the bells. It makes me feel really anxious - it starts in the morning and gets worse as the day goes on. I don't know if it is because of memories Hogmanay from my childhood of drunken relatives or me being anxious of what is going to happen in the next year. I'm usually a lot better come the 1st of January. Anyone else experience this?

I agree, it's such a flat let-down after Christmas.

New Year's Day is like the mondayest Monday ever even if it's not a Monday or you're working - if that makes sense!

not working that should say!

Moreslack You're so right!

Totally agree OP. If I've had a good year I feel maudlin and slightly panicky that it's over I am a bit over emotional and weird like that but this year I've had an absolutely terrible year and now I've thought about it I'm actually quite worried about how I'll feel on NYE! Does anyone have any experience, is it happy or sad to wave off an awful year?!

I hate New Year also.
Can't stand the fireworks. I have to play music so that my dogs can't hear them and get distressed. I'm often in work the next day and would rather be in bed.
It's so over hyped, I'm a bit like that with Christmas now too.
I must sound like a right bloody misery!

I've had too many shit, expensive Hogmanay nights out to entertain the thought of anymore. I love spontaneous fun with my friends without some expectation it has to be an 'amazing night' and we do that all year round. Bottle of nice wine and a movie with the DH is my idea of a good new year!!

Too much pressure. I'm relieved when it's over.

I feel and sort of underlying sadness on New Years Eve, nothing overt or important, but a twang.. Have never quite worked out why. However, I like New Years Day,, really enjoy a long bracing walk.. Back to New Years Eve, best part was opening the front door at midnight and banging pots and pans but no one seems to do that now.

catsmother,
your not the only one who finds it depressing,me to.
I can't stand that bloody song and the part about old acquaintances never forgotten, it is so morbid .

Too much pressure to have a fantafabulousoamazeballs time. What I find, is that people usually eventually admit (no earlier than in June though) it was crap anyway.
I'm very glad we absolutely cannot get a babysitter and just go out and socialise.
DP and I are going to make a nice dinner and a few drinks and that's about it.
I've only had one great Hogmanay in the last decade - Biffy Clyro in Princes Gardens in Edinburgh (I think it was 2010?). I love them.

I always feel a bit sad and maudlin on Hogmanay, thinking of friends and family who have died in the past year. I usually have a tear in my eye at the bells, wherever I am.

However, I love NYD - family dinner, walk outside, fresh start.

Bloody hate it. Don't know why really, I guess it's an anti climax.

LOVE Christmas Eve though.

I hate Hogmanay too, it's depressing and Auld Lang Syne always makes me cry for some reason. Mind you, 2016 has been a shitty year and I'll be glad to see the back of it.

I cook a nice dinner. Like Christmas Day, but without the stress!
Cheesy film.
Stumble up to bed.

No drama. Go for a NYD morning walk with dog. Say good morning to all fellow (non hangover) dog walkers.

Cook a big breakfast when I get back.

I'm loving that there are so many walkers on NYD - I'm going to start that tradition for the Dragonnoodlecake family

I have found my people. It is my least favourite day of the year. I have had some good New Years eves but I still hate it and dread it. I always feel strangely depressed, the pressure to have a good time (and I'm a social person normally). Am always very relieved when it's over.

We rarely see New Year in but I love NYD!

We just potter around and make our plans for the year ahead and get rid of any xmas debris still lurking. One of my favourite days of the year.

Definitely not just you. I always feel emotional and end up crying.

Christmas on the other hand..........big kid I am

Lots of people dislike new year. I can understand your husband may love and want to do something but he could always go out with friends and family.

I'm with you OP. I lived in Edinburgh for years and only once went to the street party - some poor bugger went to the portaloos and his mates pushed it over, happy new year indeed! I'm a total grumpy curmudgeon about the bells. Having kids has changed things because now I've got an excuse to go to bed. And we've made a family tradition of new years day as a day out. So we've done things like going to the races or the loony dook. No longer live in Scotland so this year we're planning a NYD trip to Castle Howard after an early night.

Hate New Year's Eve, always have. Feels like the end of the fun season. Normally opt to work late then get home and go to bed. Might try and go to late cinema with DH and DD this year.

I definitely agree, although in my case it is also my Birthday.

Everyone has either had enough celebrating so can't be bothered, or love celebrating but are getting their needs met by it being NYE.

It doesn't help that the whole point of the day is when it is over.
Either way my birthday just sinks into the shadows

When I was younger I found it very upsetting but now that I am much older we have a very nice proper lunch out and then go to bed early and miss the whole midnight thing.

I hate it.

I only stay up at all because the fireworks distress my dog so much that I have to follow him round the house to stop him doing himself an injury.