Happy new years eve my a**

[Freida]

I'm not a huge fan of the whole New Years Eve/Day brouhaha - too many triggers.
So if you hate it too here's your invite to our PTSD New Years Eve Virtual Party!

We can share panic and triggers and hyper vigilance oh my!

 

[Warrior Chicken]

Alright, alright. Usually I have my stuff wired tight but my comms are on free flow. I’ve been told “awareness is good, chicken” (yeah, replaced my name with chicken, I know) but then I say awareness is a thorny bastard. Last year I didn’t know what an anniversary was, but what I was feeling created some turmoil. So, this year after working on things, I know what an anniversary is. And this year, I’ll try not to do what I did last year. Cuz this year? I got you people to watch my back.
Thanks again @Freida

 

[KwanYingirl]

I’ll drop in on this thread. I reject the whole damn New Years concept. If it’s June 10 and you need to make a resolution, then make it. I’m cynical about mass celebrations especially since I live in Maine and baby, it’s cold outside. Also, nothing good happens after midnight. I’m headed to Boston to spend time with my daughter. I was slated to spend the night, but I decided to cut it short so I can be home to make sure my pipes don’t burst. It may be just an excuse, but it really is cold and my bathroom only has an old built in space heater. How long do those usually last? And who would I call if it craps out?

 

[MyWillow]

It’s 8.40pm here NYE and my better half is working (muso). I’ve been alternating between hauling bags of mulch, planting, weeding, dog training and drinking gin & tonics - although I got the majority of training in before I started on those. My dogs deserve my full attention. Amazing how much I need to do to calm myself after speaking with my parents.

I’ve always hated NYE and the expectations that go with it. I think I’m going to re-name it “I survived Christmas”.

 

[Deleted member 44579]

Hi @Freida.. I would be happy to join you guys... Its midday here in the UK.... And I'm crying I have no idea why... I was like this yesterday too... Maybe its just a release....

 

[SeekingAfrica]

I'm joining in too. Last year I got freaked out of all the expectation and said no to a lot of invitations. Then I was so anxious about not having plans/not having achieved much in that year, that me and my partner(now-ex-partner) went to a supermarket at 8pm on new years eve, because I just needed something to make me feel better(food, magazine, whatev.). We spend the NY with strawberries and champagne in front of the TV watching series.

This year is my first year single on NY in more than 6-7 years. I'm also both depressed and triggered, and the fact that I danced today is really something because getting out of bad has been hard for a while. I'm a mess, and NY is a reminder of all things I failed this year, and quite a lot I do not want to face in January. No thanks. Can we skip few months forward? I can't even cry, but I wish I could because it's building up in me and I feel like a ticking time bomb.

 

[LuckiLee]

I hope its not any worse then the last couple of weeks around here!! Lordy!

Take care of yourselves. XO

 

[Deleted member 44579]

I'm joining in too. Last year I got freaked out of all the expectation and said no to a lot of in...

Hi big hugs... It's just another day.... Tomorrow it's 2018... You are not alone today you got all of us....already there are drunk people here at approx 2.40pm....drunk and trying to buy more booze?... I somehow don't think they will make it to midnight... But they made me laugh in the shops..... Take care...

 

[FauxLiz]

I will join in here as well. NYE has been an issue for me for longer than I can remember mostly because I experienced two major traumas on the same NYE when I was in high school. I will be trying really hard to get through the next 14 or so hours without self harm or SI as work not to take any trips down memory lane.

 

[scout86]

I saw the title and had to laugh. Great idea!

 

[SeekingAfrica]

Hmm...not feeling anything had advantages. I am getting closer to the dinner I'm having with my parents for NY. It's chill and at home and nothing so special, but I'm already starting to feel on edge, wanting not to start any task I can't finish and feeling anxious about things like making salad. This is ridiculous.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I will be triggered most likely and try to drop in, thanks for doing this, :hug: