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What kind of year have you had?

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What are you looking forward to in 2025
Thought it might be interesting for us all to share
First part of year things were a bit cack for me. I spent 4 1/2 months in hospital due to broken right kneecap. Dell Rose Court said they could not take me back as i had had a psychotic break and they couldnt handle me at my mental health worse wise. So my SW began the search for a residental home for me due to my physical/mental health . She setalled on LH. I moved there the dayi got discharged from Ogden Court hospital without seeing the place. This was a big step for me. Have been very happy and feel safe here. They even hadeled it well when I had anther psychotic break.
My diabeties is going well. My control isn very tight at long last(4-9) My Insulin has been cut down twice. The nurse reccons it will be cut again. I have lost weight (3 stone) due to low carb diet ans sensible eating.
I rediscovered this forum after a 4 year break. The warm wellcome I recieved and the love and support I got especilly when I had a breakdown of my mental health, people went beyound the call of common respect. If it hadt been for this site and my online family as I call you all I would not not have made it. You are all so kind and loving.
The year 2025 I look forward to with renewed viger. Im happy and safe in my living envoroment. My diabeties control is good at long last. I hope to come off my insulin , the nurse says it is possible. But shall not be disapointed if I dont
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year
Bless you all
Lots of love to you my online family
Gail
 
A pretty good year for me. Most years have been good since I retired about four and a half years ago. I realised that most of the negativity in my life was due to my workplace. I keep myself very busy with woodwork, swimming and piano practice so I never get bored. The only sad part is that we lost a friend to cancer a couple of weeks ago.
 
Great that your year has slowly got better Gail, very positive.
For me I started the year nearly crippled, as I had been on statins for high cholesterol in 2023, and had horrendous side affects, very bad aching joints, reducing my mobility severely. I stopped taking the statins in Jan 2024 (after trying 3 different ones!). It took a good 3 - 6 months to get almost back to normal.
Also been dealing with the diabetes, had tummy probs with the Metformin, lost some weight, but not enough and HbA1c still too high, so ended the year on the T2D pathway diet. That has gone well so far, lost a lot more weight and stopped taking Metformin, and about to start on "real" food reintroduction again in two weeks.
So a not so good start, but a positive end for me for 2024.
Cheers
 
So good to hear that you are safe and happy Gail. I've had a fairly stable year in all respects other than losing a couple of friends to cancer. In fact, when I went to do my christmas card list, I realised that several of them were no longer with us, averaging a couple a year for the last 5 years :(
My goal for 2025 is to reach 66 on the 30th April and claim my state pension! :D
 
Hey @gail2
I am happy to read your year has been improving. I see how much effort you have put in.

My year has been a rollercoaster.
It started well with a new job. I knew it was risky but that made it exciting.
After a few months, I realised my only colleague in the UK was not a nice person so I made the difficult decision to start looking for something new.
Part way through the job search, I broke my arm which has taken a long time to heal.
Last month, as I saw real improvements in my arm, I received two job offers.
So 2025 looks positive with a new job working with people I have worked with before so know I enjoy my time with them and i can get back to one of my favourite hobbies, climbing.
 
So pleased your year has improved @gail2 and really glad you have found the forum a big help (It is for many, myself included) - my year has been a bit up and down - unlike you I have had to double my insulin dose as my "honeymoon period" (I hate that expression!) has come to an end - and I was made redundant at the end of last month after 17yrs with the same company - but I'm trying to see the bright side of it and am looking forward to new opportunites in the new year - You are a very valued member of the forum and we're all proud of you how you have come through such a difficult time - Big Love <3
 
Where to start?

Entered 2024 with asthma... cardiomyoperthy ....dodgy knees back and shoulder....depression and anxiety

January diagnised with angina and cancer in the same week....anxiety went off the charts..spent spring and summer coping with brutal side effects of cancer treatment......and will be doing with some for years to come......but im in remission

Finally getting some form of 'normality' then 5 weeks ago got told i have T2 diabetes........probably the weight gain side effect ofthe cancer meds has tipped me over into it.......and then the pancreas scan shows i have gall stones!

But my anxiety hasnt kicked off over it....already been thro so much im running on empty.....my attitude since being told had been 'whatever......beat cancer so lets kick diabetes arse too'

Oh.....and just finished 10 weeks of grief councilling that had zero effect.....complete waste of time

2024 can sod off.....lets see what 2025 brings
 
An up and down year really, waited longer than I should have for my cataract surgery, got that done, then diagnosed with vertigo, and finally my mental health has taken a turn for the worse, with a crisis on Monday.

Looking forward to 2025 because we have a new granddaughter in the way, hubby has finally been told we can evict a relative who is living unlawfully in his late fathers home and has refused him entry, even though he is on the deeds to the house, she has her own home as well so she will not be homeless, just thinks she is entitled to the whole of the estate as the eldest child.

So hoping for a better year than we have had this year, but I know compared to some my year has not been that bad.
 
gail2 said:
What are you looking forward to in 2025
Thought it might be interesting for us all to share
First part of year things were a bit cack for me. I spent 4 1/2 months in hospital due to broken right kneecap. Dell Rose Court said they could not take me back as i had had a psychotic break and they couldnt handle me at my mental health worse wise. So my SW began the search for a residental home for me due to my physical/mental health . She setalled on LH. I moved there the dayi got discharged from Ogden Court hospital without seeing the place. This was a big step for me. Have been very happy and feel safe here. They even hadeled it well when I had anther psychotic break.
My diabeties is going well. My control isn very tight at long last(4-9) My Insulin has been cut down twice. The nurse reccons it will be cut again. I have lost weight (3 stone) due to low carb diet ans sensible eating.
I rediscovered this forum after a 4 year break. The warm wellcome I recieved and the love and support I got especilly when I had a breakdown of my mental health, people went beyound the call of common respect. If it hadt been for this site and my online family as I call you all I would not not have made it. You are all so kind and loving.
The year 2025 I look forward to with renewed viger. Im happy and safe in my living envoroment. My diabeties control is good at long last. I hope to come off my insulin , the nurse says it is possible. But shall not be disapointed if I dont
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year
Bless you all
Lots of love to you my online family
Gail
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Well in 2024 I discovered this forum and was very pleased to meet (virtually) you and lots of other interesting people - as well as receiving helpful advice 🙂.

I'm looking forward to retiring completely next year (after having tried out semi-retirement this year) and having more time and energy to focus on cycling and doing fun things with my family :party:.
 
I have a December birthday so am often reflective at this time of the year. My year has caused me more stress than joy but I hope it will improve. In February I attended the funeral of my cousins wife. She was a ball of energy and she was five days younger than me both sharing December birthdays. I hadn't seen her for a while and discovered her heart attack had been bought on by diabetes complications. I didn't know she was diabetic. I had my annual blood test in May as I have high blood pressure and was asked to come in as my cholestral had crept up. I was peeing a lot and thought I might be diabetic but assumed as a retired fatty I was being tested. Having discovered I wasn't I asked for a test so July ended with diabetes diagnosis 64. I had cut out most bad food and was bouyed by almost a kilo weight loss a week. However I have felt unsupported by my surgery and discovering this forum in August has been a beacon of light. Since September I have had 7 week cold, diarrhea, flare of uveitis following cataract surgery and a septic finger which I went to A and E to treat. I'm now dealing with a blood pressure readings of 198 over 103. My blood pressure is coming down and I am pleased to be thinner. Ive started swimming again and am meeting my best friends for lunch today. I am aiming to seek out the joy in things and hope my hba1c taken this week is good despite the oral steroids I had last month. I am impressed by the resilience of other members who have serious problems rather than my minor blips.
 
saffron15 said:
I have a December birthday so am often reflective at this time of the year. My year has caused me more stress than joy but I hope it will improve. In February I attended the funeral of my cousins wife. She was a ball of energy and she was five days younger than me both sharing December birthdays. I hadn't seen her for a while and discovered her heart attack had been bought on by diabetes complications. I didn't know she was diabetic. I had my annual blood test in May as I have high blood pressure and was asked to come in as my cholestral had crept up. I was peeing a lot and thought I might be diabetic but assumed as a retired fatty I was being tested. Having discovered I wasn't I asked for a test so July ended with diabetes diagnosis 64. I had cut out most bad food and was bouyed by almost a kilo weight loss a week. However I have felt unsupported by my surgery and discovering this forum in August has been a beacon of light. Since September I have had 7 week cold, diarrhea, flare of uveitis following cataract surgery and a septic finger which I went to A and E to treat. I'm now dealing with a blood pressure readings of 198 over 103. My blood pressure is coming down and I am pleased to be thinner. Ive started swimming again and am meeting my best friends for lunch today. I am aiming to seek out the joy in things and hope my hba1c taken this week is good despite the oral steroids I had last month. I am impressed by the resilience of other members who have serious problems rather than my minor blips.
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I don't think you need to berate yourself for struggling with what you describe as "minor blips". Sometimes some of us will cope better than other people with what seem to be "serious problems". However, it's not a competition and feeling fed up / stressed / anxious / depressed / panicky is the same regardless of what's caused it.
 
gail2 said:
What are you looking forward to in 2025
Thought it might be interesting for us all to share
First part of year things were a bit cack for me. I spent 4 1/2 months in hospital due to broken right kneecap. Dell Rose Court said they could not take me back as i had had a psychotic break and they couldnt handle me at my mental health worse wise. So my SW began the search for a residental home for me due to my physical/mental health . She setalled on LH. I moved there the dayi got discharged from Ogden Court hospital without seeing the place. This was a big step for me. Have been very happy and feel safe here. They even hadeled it well when I had anther psychotic break.
My diabeties is going well. My control isn very tight at long last(4-9) My Insulin has been cut down twice. The nurse reccons it will be cut again. I have lost weight (3 stone) due to low carb diet ans sensible eating.
I rediscovered this forum after a 4 year break. The warm wellcome I recieved and the love and support I got especilly when I had a breakdown of my mental health, people went beyound the call of common respect. If it hadt been for this site and my online family as I call you all I would not not have made it. You are all so kind and loving.
The year 2025 I look forward to with renewed viger. Im happy and safe in my living envoroment. My diabeties control is good at long last. I hope to come off my insulin , the nurse says it is possible. But shall not be disapointed if I dont
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year
Bless you all
Lots of love to you my online family
Gail
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gail2 said:
What are you looking forward to in 2025
Thought it might be interesting for us all to share
First part of year things were a bit cack for me. I spent 4 1/2 months in hospital due to broken right kneecap. Dell Rose Court said they could not take me back as i had had a psychotic break and they couldnt handle me at my mental health worse wise. So my SW began the search for a residental home for me due to my physical/mental health . She setalled on LH. I moved there the dayi got discharged from Ogden Court hospital without seeing the place. This was a big step for me. Have been very happy and feel safe here. They even hadeled it well when I had anther psychotic break.
My diabeties is going well. My control isn very tight at long last(4-9) My Insulin has been cut down twice. The nurse reccons it will be cut again. I have lost weight (3 stone) due to low carb diet ans sensible eating.
I rediscovered this forum after a 4 year break. The warm wellcome I recieved and the love and support I got especilly when I had a breakdown of my mental health, people went beyound the call of common respect. If it hadt been for this site and my online family as I call you all I would not not have made it. You are all so kind and loving.
The year 2025 I look forward to with renewed viger. Im happy and safe in my living envoroment. My diabeties control is good at long last. I hope to come off my insulin , the nurse says it is possible. But shall not be disapointed if I dont
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year
Bless you all
Lots of love to you my online family
Gail
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A pretty bad year for me, not the worst ever but in the top 5. Lost my dad to cancer just before Christmas 23, so funeral in January. My dad was a hoarder (tidy) , 3 double bedrooms full of 500 LPs, 40 cameras, dozens of lenses/ accessories, 1000 book, huge amounts of collectibles, my mum and sister completely overwhelmed, so I sorted everything, boxed it,,sent to charity auction etc. Then went on a holiday in Costa Rica, when I was still suffering from severe anxiety from my dad’s passing. Had a bad hypo halfway up a volcano, which meant I just avoided taking my insulin during the day for the rest of the holiday. Then went away with my mum in may, tore my meniscus, on first day. Hobbled around that first week. Ended up on crutches for a month, i haven’t been able to walk more than a mile. No yoga, no ballroom dancing, no going anywhere that involves walking. I’m a very active person so I’ve been miserable for months. i’ve been doing my physio diligently, and just finished a 12 session intensive course, twice a week for 6 weeks. I’ve had a cancer removed from my face, then the technician at the eye clinic mistakenly said I had moved on to pre proliferative retinopathy, after a month of worrying, a consultant told me she was wrong and i only have mild retinopathy. so much time spent at the hospital. Then found out my best friend has cancer which really puts all my problems into perspective. Anyway knee seems to be improving after 8 months! I had an accupunture session yesterday, and it had amazingly reduced the tightness at the back of my knee, I’m back at Yoga and dancing (with a knee support) and hoping next year will be so much better. On holiday in January and ticking off something else on our bucket list, diving with great hammerhead sharks, so pretty excited.
 
Chris Hobson said:
Now I'm starting to feel bad that my life is generally pretty rosy and, for lots of other people, the wheels are falling off. I wish you all the best and hope that life gets better.
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I guess it's a reminder that all of us have struggles at some point - and hopefully good times too.
 
Chris Hobson said:
Now I'm starting to feel bad that my life is generally pretty rosy and, for lots of other people, the wheels are falling off. I wish you all the best and hope that life gets better.
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Don’t feel bad, it always makes me feel glad to know that not everyone is struggling and as @CliffH says, reminds us that we might all have better times, and even for me, my struggles are not as bad as some others, so also these sorts of thread give me a sense of perspective.
 
Chris Hobson said:
Now I'm starting to feel bad that my life is generally pretty rosy and, for lots of other people, the wheels are falling off. I wish you all the best and hope that life gets better.
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I’m hoping next year will be back to normal
 
louisew said:
A pretty bad year for me, not the worst ever but in the top 5. Lost my dad to cancer just before Christmas 23, so funeral in January. My dad was a hoarder (tidy) , 3 double bedrooms full of 500 LPs, 40 cameras, dozens of lenses/ accessories, 1000 book, huge amounts of collectibles, my mum and sister completely overwhelmed, so I sorted everything, boxed it,,sent to charity auction etc. Then went on a holiday in Costa Rica, when I was still suffering from severe anxiety from my dad’s passing. Had a bad hypo halfway up a volcano, which meant I just avoided taking my insulin during the day for the rest of the holiday. Then went away with my mum in may, tore my meniscus, on first day. Hobbled around that first week. Ended up on crutches for a month, i haven’t been able to walk more than a mile. No yoga, no ballroom dancing, no going anywhere that involves walking. I’m a very active person so I’ve been miserable for months. i’ve been doing my physio diligently, and just finished a 12 session intensive course, twice a week for 6 weeks. I’ve had a cancer removed from my face, then the technician at the eye clinic mistakenly said I had moved on to pre proliferative retinopathy, after a month of worrying, a consultant told me she was wrong and i only have mild retinopathy. so much time spent at the hospital. Then found out my best friend has cancer which really puts all my problems into perspective. Anyway knee seems to be improving after 8 months! I had an accupunture session yesterday, and it had amazingly reduced the tightness at the back of my knee, I’m back at Yoga and dancing (with a knee support) and hoping next year will be so much better. On holiday in January and ticking off something else on our bucket list, diving with great hammerhead sharks, so pretty excited.
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I had a similar experience with my dad when he died a few years ago. He was very proud of his collection of TE Lawrence first editions, some of which he'd paid hundreds of pounds for: he regarded them as an investment. However, when he died (suddenly) I had to empty his flat quickly, which meant that I could only take one carload of stuff to my house. The rest (including some very nice furniture) I had to pay a 'home removal' service to take to landfill. I tried selling the books on eBay but got very little for them compared to what my dad had paid - and I ended up taking most of them to a charity shop, rather than going to the trouble of packing up and posting them to eBay byers for just a few pounds.

This made me realise that I don't want to leave anyone with the stress of trying to dispose of my 'treasures' after I die - and possibly feeling guilty for not getting much money for them. I collect Victorian bottles and so I started selling the valuable ones on eBay: everyone in my family knows that the remaining ones aren't valuable, so it doesn't matter if they go in the glass recycling box when I die.
 
CliffH said:
I guess it's a reminder that all of us have struggles at some point - and hopefully good times too.
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CliffH said:
I had a similar experience with my dad when he died a few years ago. He was very proud of his collection of TE Lawrence first editions, some of which he'd paid hundreds of pounds for: he regarded them as an investment. However, when he died (suddenly) I had to empty his flat quickly, which meant that I could only take one carload of stuff to my house. The rest (including some very nice furniture) I had to pay a 'home removal' service to take to landfill. I tried selling the books on eBay but got very little for them compared to what my dad had paid - and I ended up taking most of them to a charity shop, rather than going to the trouble of packing up and posting them to eBay byers for just a few pounds.

This made me realise that I don't want to leave anyone with the stress of trying to dispose of my 'treasures' after I die - and possibly feeling guilty for not getting much money for them. I collect Victorian bottles and so I started selling the valuable ones on eBay: everyone in my family knows that the remaining ones aren't valuable, so it doesn't matter if they go in the glass recycling box when I die.
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Yeah he was on the autistic spectrum, and collecting was his thing. It was really hard mentally to clear his stuff, because it was him. But I needed to do it for my mum. And yes I’ve already got rid of loads of our stuff because I don’t want my kids to have to do this
 
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