Anyone else hate NYE?

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As above really- does anyone else find this time of year (particularly New Year’s Eve) a very depressing time of year? When I was younger I always loved celebrating a new year but nowadays it just serves to remind me how ‘stuck’ I am in life and I regret not doing anything about it (marriage mainly) years ago. I do have a plan in place fwiw- sadly it means I have to endure life as it is for around another year before my ducks are more in a row and I can leave (complicated circumstances).
My plan is to go to bed and be asleep at midnight - it hasn’t helped me the past few days though! Not looking for advice per se, just wondering if I’m not the only one!

I hate it too. It makes me feel bleak and hopeless for some reason. I especially hate it this year because DC1 is leaving in half an hour so Christmas is over, DC2 is home from work ill and my dad (84 with Alzheimer's) is overstimulated and grumpy. The house is a post-Christmas tip and we've all had flu over Christmas so already feeling low energy and flat. Perilously close to tears, will probably manage to hold out until DC1 goes and then go upstairs and have my little private pity party.

Yes, it's the most depressing time of the year.

Yes, I hate it. I’ve explained why on another thread. But the sooner I can go to bed the sooner it’ll all be over.

Very similar place to you op. Same sort of timescale as I am waiting on something too. I'm struggling this evening. I have school age dc and they want to stay up until midnight. I don't, I just want to sleep. This year has been worse than ever and so has christmas but it has made my resolve to change stronger. I need the christmas break to end.

I also hate it!! There’s a huge pressure surrounding festive season, be happy, be healthy etc. It feels like a failing if you’re not! I can’t be arsed with it anymore and will be so relieved to hit the hay at 10ish and chill out with no expectation. Where I live there’s a big tradition celebrating NYE and I’ve always found it overwhelming, getting upset about who isn’t here anymore. Now I’m just staying calm. Good luck getting your ducks in a row OP.

I'm older and can't be arsed.

I don't quite find it depressing but I find it sad leaving people behind who have passed away, it's another year that I haven't seen them. But I try to overcome it, have fun and be optimistic for the year ahead

I hate it too. Just marks the start of another year of the same old shit.

I am going out to friends but don't think will make midnight - not least as am leaving 3 teen DC at home, all of whom are sad about NYE too. An evening of watching classmates party photos pop up on social media will only make it worse.

I do think my attitude is why my DC are so negative though so am trying to head into 2025 with some more positive vibes.

I've had multiple bereavements this year. Two weeks ago, my beloved dad suddenly died.

I am finding this New Years Eve really hard. Last year, I was laughing with my dad about terrible Hogmanay tv programmes we used to watch.

In the past, I have found reflecting on my lack of progress in life depressing. I think a lot of people hate NYE. I've never been a fan.

I absolutely love new year. Get some decent cheese in, charcuterie, a lovely bottle of red wine. Jools on the telly, happy new year. A fresh slate to actually try and improve your life.

So pleased I'm not the only one! Just wish I was a "normal" mum I guess!!
Love to all of you struggling xx

The local fireworks are what piss me off. I could happily go to bed will before midnight but the prospect of being woken up means I have to stay up until they are finished.

Yep, hater here too.
NYE can F@@K OFF.

Didn't just inadvertently tag someone who's name is K
If so, sorry to bother you 😂

Always loved Christmas. Always hated New Year, (as a kid it meant soon going back to school where i was being bullied)

@BetteDx My sympathies to you My dad died back in October and i cant bear the idea of entering a year that wont have him in it.

OMG i remember those Hogmanay programmes. Used to be on BBC1 and so cringey

Yes I hate it.

I used to hate it but then I had my son on new years eve and so now the focus is on my son and his birthday which changes my feelings about it in a more positive way. i look upon it as my sons birthday now rather than NYE.

Hate it for similar reasons to you OP. Good luck with getting your ducks in a row

Thanks Jennifer - so sad to hear about your dad it's so hard, entering a new year without such a loved father.

Spring equinox is my new year. We’re still in the dead of winter. It’s just another day for me. New Year never made much sense to me.
I’ll have a big celebration when Spring starts though! (20th March)

@Namechange2272 How do I do that?

I don't like New Year either. I don't get what all the fuss is about and why people celebrate. It's a date change but your life is still exactly the same on 01 Jan as it was on 31 Dec. I think it's all a load a rubbish and excuse for the drinkers to have a knees up.

Fireworks serve no purpose for a date change.

I'm in bed already - with ear plugs in.

Your new year can start any day you like - NYE is just another day really.

OP, I remember many years ago feeling trapped in my marriage. My best friend was away, and so I went to stay at her house on NYE with a bottle of bubbly and watched my favourite films as I didn’t want to spend it with my then-husband, feeling miserable. I made myself a promise that it would the last year for me in that marriage, and I kept that promise. It was a difficult couple of years, but no worse than being in that marriage. I hope your plan works out, and in the meantime, sleep well ☺️

I hate it too - I find it desolate and sad for some reason.

Used to love it, big night out. Bit DH and l kept getting invited to hos mate's house which was always shit and felt like we had to stay up past midnight. Last 2 years we have stayed in, dd has a mate for a sleepover so much better.

Had a decent tax rebate this week so going into the new year debt free which is a lovely feeling.

Happy new year all