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How was 2023 for you?

My mental health declined drastically especially in the second half of the year. I visited my horrible sister, and if you see what she’s actually like when she’s not putting on a facade you’ll be horrified at how bad someone can be. It was all okay before visiting her.

Some good stuff happened too, but rn my mental health is really bad, I lock myself in the room, watch tv all day so I don’t have to think, go to the kitchen twice a day to make myself something to eat, go to bed by 9pm hoping I don’t wake up the next day.

I’ll list the good stuff too, apparently that rewires the brain:
1) I got to work as a consultant endodontist, I enjoyed that, it was my first real job.
2) I took up a part time as a resident dentist and made amazing bunch of friends who actually liked me.
3) I learnt new stuff at the clinic.
4) I started driving by myself(it’s a big deal for me, it’s not as easy driving in india)
5) I passed the US board exam in my first attempt despite living in a very toxic environment and even tho I took it right after breaking up with the bf of 5 years.
6) I finally learnt how to conceal my dark circles nicely, and I realised with makeup I’m pretty darn hot.
7) I got hair treatment done so my hair looks a lot nicer than last year.
8) My baby cat became mommy.
9) I realised I’ don’t get anxious asking for things from the stewardess. (That was hard for me until like last year)
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WhateverWorks · 36-40
You did a great job, persevering, despite the weight on your mental health. Congratulations on your accomplishments. The things you described aren’t small.

Well… in 2023 a lot of good things were going on but my kid was going through… a lot. It was a scary time. My whole life (choices, sacrifices, efforts to take care of us and get us into a better situation) felt pointless.. that I’d made some crucial mistake somewhere that I couldn’t pinpoint, but was undeniable or what was going on, wouldn’t be happening. I couldn’t feel happy at all about so much good going on that I’d been working so hard a very long time to make happen.
I’ve been through some pretty wild, terrible things, but that was the first time I needed antidepressants to hang in there, for myself, but more so for everyone else.

That turned out to be a good decision, and was very helpful.
Long story short, we’re all doing much better now.

We caught Covid for the first time. That sucked immensely. My sense of taste and smell eventually came back, but I still have tinnitus from it. 😑

Some of my family finally came out to celebrate a holiday with me. Younger me was often sad they never came out before. Now I know that was a good thing 😆😆😆

The good..
-We got settled into our new house and made endearing memories like dinners together, sitting around the fire.. Wholesome joys that I extra appreciate because of my chaotic, bizarre, dysfunctional upbringing.
-My best friend and I got engaged. He’s pretty wonderful.
-After 10 years of whittling away at school, I finally got to start my internship. It’s been very fulfilling and has me excited again about the career stuff.
-I really enjoy my workplace and finally hanging out with people who share my interests/values. I really missed being around people I could actually connect to. (Other than just my fiancé)
-I went on a few flights to visit loved ones and have adventures. That was fantastic after not being able to travel for 3-ish years.
-My closest friend got to meet my fiancé finally. Really, this was the first time he got to meet a lot of my friends. In the past, my exes and friends did not hit it off. It means a lot finally getting to casually hang out together and everybody have a great time.
-I saw a lot of doctors and physical therapists, which has led to some significant health improvements to my quality of life.