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Post by muckypup on Dec 20, 2022 14:06:13 GMT
Well for me 2022 has been the worst year of my life……
lost my mum in January, lost my house in April, lost my best friend in June, and another in September
Depression, self loathing & 2 suicide attempts, drinking smoking……
not a fun time…….
but leaving the year behind, I’ve got a friend who has helped me so much, given me a purpose again, through him I discovered I like the pain of being tattooed (probably a form of self harm really),from zero ink or piercings about 150 hours now and a face full of metal, I’m managing his tattoo shop and trained to be a body piercer…
complete change of life for me, very little trace of old life……
I’ve given up on buying new big finish really, but listen to all my back catalog stuff, but I have too be careful as they trigger memories of when last listened, which can bring back to depression…..
so 2023 cannot be worse but the future is something I’m not sure about
i hope everyone on here has a good Christmas and ends the year in a good place…….and to say that thanks to everyone who has been there for me in the past……
reading this back it sound like a real hard luck story, but that’s not my intention just to say that I made it though 2022 and thanks to everyone who helped from messages of support to just reading everyone’s posts……
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Post by The Brigadier on Dec 20, 2022 14:44:06 GMT
Well for me 2022 has been the worst year of my life…… lost my mum in January, lost my house in April, lost my best friend in June, and another in September Depression, self loathing & 2 suicide attempts, drinking smoking…… not a fun time……. but leaving the year behind, I’ve got a friend who has helped me so much, given me a purpose again, through him I discovered I like the pain of being tattooed (probably a form of self harm really),from zero ink or piercings about 150 hours now and a face full of metal, I’m managing his tattoo shop and trained to be a body piercer… complete change of life for me, very little trace of old life…… I’ve given up on buying new big finish really, but listen to all my back catalog stuff, but I have too be careful as they trigger memories of when last listened, which can bring back to depression….. so 2023 cannot be worse but the future is something I’m not sure about i hope everyone on here has a good Christmas and ends the year in a good place…….and to say that thanks to everyone who has been there for me in the past…… reading this back it sound like a real hard luck story, but that’s not my intention just to say that I made it though 2022 and thanks to everyone who helped from messages of support to just reading everyone’s posts…… Pup - I'm glad you've found a purpose in life again, not to mention a change of direction (you're a braver soul than me to go under the needle and endure the full on tattoos and body piercings!). All any of us can do is take the future one day at a time, but I sincerely hope that all the days ahead of you are far better than the ones you left behind. |
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Post by Ela on Dec 25, 2022 20:06:31 GMT
Pup, sorry to hear that you've had such a hard year. Here's hoping the year ahead will be much better for you and yours.
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Post by timleschild on Dec 25, 2022 22:18:15 GMT
Good for the most part.
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Post by theillusiveman on Dec 26, 2022 0:16:16 GMT
Well it was mostly shit but there were moments of goodness there
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Post by Chakoteya on Dec 26, 2022 11:25:03 GMT
Another one ticked off...
In some ways the world seems to sliding back towards my childhood... which will disappoint my parents who always want life to be better/easier for the next generation.
Hey ho.
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Post by grinch on Dec 26, 2022 11:41:31 GMT
Fairly eventually and on a personal level it had its moments.
But yes, as always, it’s had its own fair share of trials and tribulations.
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Post by shutupbanks on Dec 26, 2022 14:33:57 GMT
Lots of ups and downs. My health suffered a fair bit this year and I had some disappointments in my career and interests. That said, I really got back into some writing in a way that I haven’t for many years and have also started branching out into other creative areas as well. I’m hoping that continues into the new year.
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Dec 27, 2022 15:39:24 GMT
so-so, nothing great
some problems but not too bad and am coping
I'd say 4 out of 10
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Post by tuigirl on Dec 27, 2022 17:45:28 GMT
I think I have to join the chorus here...
The world has not changed massively for me, my life and work are still decidedly average.
My relationship with my family is so-so, and I spend another Christmas crying. Alas, not much I can do, since I am completely different and alien to the rest of the family and many things are said that hurt very much.
Life has become much more expensive, my car broke down, my landlords slowly turn the house into a bombsite...
However, nothing really dreadful has happened, either.
Plus- I had a few real amazing highlights, like my awesome diving holiday in July, joining the local Scuba diving club, my work trip to England and of course 2 great sci-fi conventions plus I finally met Colin.
Which just shows me- if I want to do and see great things and experience awesomeness and beauty, I have to be proactive and do something for it and book events and so on.
Because if I wait around for a white knight to save me, or, God beware, my family, then it will be a VERY long wait.
So I am happy I already booked my personal Christmas presents to myself all by myself (UK trip to see the Who exhibition and trip to the German audio drama event).
So yeah, while I right now feel pretty depressed (after Christmas) I would say that I am also coping.
I can manage it.
And I already have stuff to look forward to.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 27, 2022 19:33:26 GMT
Highlight is meeting a couple new friends, the world is really a small place. Also, my boy has really picked up on his reading in the last month.. My aim is to have him read all 13 of his Doctor Who/Mr Men books over the next few weeks.
Physical health wise, still battling on daily, taking forever for my body to properly heal from 4 operations in the last 5 years (anti Wolverine).. Celebrated 37 years of severe osteoarthritis this year too GGRR which kicked in a couple years before I hit my teens..
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Post by mark687 on Dec 27, 2022 20:15:47 GMT
Pretty Good
Best Whites to anyone whose been struggling this year Take it easy on yourselves and one day at a time.
Hope you found my Forum inputs informative at least, maybe Entertaining
Regards
mark687
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Dec 29, 2022 15:52:42 GMT
The usual ups and downs really. enjoyable and regrettable in equal parts
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Post by martinw8686 on Jan 2, 2023 3:13:53 GMT
A mixed year for me, fifty/fifty with ups and downs. 2021 was awful, I had a nervous breakdown due to extreme work stress, I was working through COVID in a Acute psychiatric ward, I saw the extreme end of some very unwell people and some very dangerous people. I had to take time off after witnessing something really traumatic.
2022 started with me unable to return to work, my marriage was at breaking point as my mental health had left me a shell of my self.
Luckily I started volunteering at my local community centre in an attempt to build my confidence, I made a good impression and was offered a job, I've worked hard over the past few months and I'm in line for a senior position on a new project starting in March.
My stepson is severely disabled and has some challenging behaviour issues, at age 20 he's just become too high need for my Wife and I to care for him at home, we were really worried throughout 2022 as we felt we'd failed him as parents by placing him in a specialist neuro rehabilitation home. Three months later, he is thriving, he now has physiotherapy, weekly trips to a day centre and many lovely carers making a fuss of him, we visit often and spent Xmas day with him at home.
My wife has been a fulltime carer for 20 years and is really scared about returning to work, she starts a new job as a teaching assistant for special needs children next week. She's had a tough life and always expects things to go wrong, my mental health is still up and down but I've worked hard this year to be a better husband and father, moneys really tight at the moment but I'd love to save up for a nice holiday for her.
Things have been looking up for the family mostly but in recent months my physical health and my Dad's has not been good, I've got some issues with my heart that need investigation and my Dad is having issues after surgery for prostate cancer, he's currently cancer free but is in constant pain from nerve damage. In the last 5 years my Dad has gone from a super fit sports playing 60 something to a frail old man, he's a brilliant Dad, he's helped me so much with my mental health over the years, he's worked hard all his life and was looking forward to a retirement of golf, fishing and travel, I hope 2023 is better for him, he's my hero and I'd say 2022 has been the worst year of his life.
I hope this year for better health for my family and I, and at the very least to conquer the insomnia that has plagued me for the past several weeks.
Sorry for the long post, just needed to put into words how the year has been, I'm thankful for the good that there has been in 2022 but it does feel like for every positive step, there's also a negative. Still I realise others have had far worse years than I,I do have much to be grateful for and my heart goes out to those less fortunate.
I wish everyone a happy 2023, and hope that we can find positives to start this new year.
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Post by masterdoctor on Jan 2, 2023 3:25:03 GMT
A mixed year for me, fifty/fifty with ups and downs. 2021 was awful, I had a nervous breakdown due to extreme work stress, I was working through COVID in a Acute psychiatric ward, I saw the extreme end of some very unwell people and some very dangerous people. I had to take time off after witnessing something really traumatic. 2022 started with me unable to return to work, my marriage was at breaking point as my mental health had left me a shell of my self. Luckily I started volunteering at my local community centre in an attempt to build my confidence, I made a good impression and was offered a job, I've worked hard over the past few months and I'm in line for a senior position on a new project starting in March. My stepson is severely disabled and has some challenging behaviour issues, at age 20 he's just become too high need for my Wife and I to care for him at home, we were really worried throughout 2022 as we felt we'd failed him as parents by placing him in a specialist neuro rehabilitation home. Three months later, he is thriving, he now has physiotherapy, weekly trips to a day centre and many lovely carers making a fuss of him, we visit often and spent Xmas day with him at home. My wife has been a fulltime carer for 20 years and is really scared about returning to work, she starts a new job as a teaching assistant for special needs children next week. She's had a tough life and always expects things to go wrong, my mental health is still up and down but I've worked hard this year to be a better husband and father, moneys really tight at the moment but I'd love to save up for a nice holiday for her. Things have been looking up for the family mostly but in recent months my physical health and my Dad's has not been good, I've got some issues with my heart that need investigation and my Dad is having issues after surgery for prostate cancer, he's currently cancer free but is in constant pain from nerve damage. In the last 5 years my Dad has gone from a super fit sports playing 60 something to a frail old man, he's a brilliant Dad, he's helped me so much with my mental health over the years, he's worked hard all his life and was looking forward to a retirement of golf, fishing and travel, I hope 2023 is better for him, he's my hero and I'd say 2022 has been the worst year of his life. I hope this year for better health for my family and I, and at the very least to conquer the insomnia that has plagued me for the past several weeks. Sorry for the long post, just needed to put into words how the year has been, I'm thankful for the good that there has been in 2022 but it does feel like for every positive step, there's also a negative. Still I realise others have had far worse years than I,I do have much to be grateful for and my heart goes out to those less fortunate. I wish everyone a happy 2023, and hope that we can find positives to start this new year. Martin, thank you for sharing. Though we’ve disagreed a few times, you come across as a truly kind person, and I hope that the coming year brings new strength for you and your Dad, that your son continues to thrive and that your wife’s new job goes excellently. |
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Post by martinw8686 on Jan 2, 2023 12:57:58 GMT
A mixed year for me, fifty/fifty with ups and downs. 2021 was awful, I had a nervous breakdown due to extreme work stress, I was working through COVID in a Acute psychiatric ward, I saw the extreme end of some very unwell people and some very dangerous people. I had to take time off after witnessing something really traumatic. 2022 started with me unable to return to work, my marriage was at breaking point as my mental health had left me a shell of my self. Luckily I started volunteering at my local community centre in an attempt to build my confidence, I made a good impression and was offered a job, I've worked hard over the past few months and I'm in line for a senior position on a new project starting in March. My stepson is severely disabled and has some challenging behaviour issues, at age 20 he's just become too high need for my Wife and I to care for him at home, we were really worried throughout 2022 as we felt we'd failed him as parents by placing him in a specialist neuro rehabilitation home. Three months later, he is thriving, he now has physiotherapy, weekly trips to a day centre and many lovely carers making a fuss of him, we visit often and spent Xmas day with him at home. My wife has been a fulltime carer for 20 years and is really scared about returning to work, she starts a new job as a teaching assistant for special needs children next week. She's had a tough life and always expects things to go wrong, my mental health is still up and down but I've worked hard this year to be a better husband and father, moneys really tight at the moment but I'd love to save up for a nice holiday for her. Things have been looking up for the family mostly but in recent months my physical health and my Dad's has not been good, I've got some issues with my heart that need investigation and my Dad is having issues after surgery for prostate cancer, he's currently cancer free but is in constant pain from nerve damage. In the last 5 years my Dad has gone from a super fit sports playing 60 something to a frail old man, he's a brilliant Dad, he's helped me so much with my mental health over the years, he's worked hard all his life and was looking forward to a retirement of golf, fishing and travel, I hope 2023 is better for him, he's my hero and I'd say 2022 has been the worst year of his life. I hope this year for better health for my family and I, and at the very least to conquer the insomnia that has plagued me for the past several weeks. Sorry for the long post, just needed to put into words how the year has been, I'm thankful for the good that there has been in 2022 but it does feel like for every positive step, there's also a negative. Still I realise others have had far worse years than I,I do have much to be grateful for and my heart goes out to those less fortunate. I wish everyone a happy 2023, and hope that we can find positives to start this new year. Martin, thank you for sharing. Though we’ve disagreed a few times, you come across as a truly kind person, and I hope that the coming year brings new strength for you and your Dad, that your son continues to thrive and that your wife’s new job goes excellently. Thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say. Hopefully 2023 will be a good one for Big Finish and Doctor Who, with plenty of positives to discuss on the forum. I wish you a happy new year, best wishes to you and your family, your kind words are greatly appreciated. |
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Post by coffeeaddict on Jan 2, 2023 13:14:35 GMT
While there were a few family matters that I could have happily not had to deal with, the year was pretty good. Started out with 4 departments reaching out and asking if I would leave my job to join them. Took the one that sounded best as they were offering a promotion within four months. Ended the year after a successful competition I applied for which will see me leaving for another department and a promotion in the next few weeks.
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