I didn't title this thread "New Years Resolutions" because I don't really believe in those, but there are going to be some major changes in my life this coming year, some of which are kind of like resolutions, some not. If this should be merged with Herc's thread that's cool, I wasn't really sure... Anyways, for me the changes are:

• My parents are buying the holiday house we've been staying in for the last 10 days, and from now on will be spending a large portion of every year in Curacao. I can choose to go with them for half the year or stay in Newfoundland year round, haven't decided yet what I am doing, but either way it's going to be a huge adjustment.
• I received another job offer from a comic book publishing company. I was working for one company as a penciller/inker for a few months in 2007, but I had to quit because of my cancer treatment. I am in remission again now though, and very shortly I am going for an interview with the company. If I get/accept the job, I will start in March. It is work from home like my other comic book job so I'm hoping I will be able to handle it.
• I am slowly getting better physically, and I've been going climbing, as climbing was my favourite sport before the trauma. Up until now though I've just been going with my dad. I decided to join a mountaineering club in the new year. That way I will meet some other people who like climbing, maybe even make friends?? I am very antisocial but I am hoping this will help.
• Finally, this last change is the one most like a resolution. I realized on my holidays that I am way too addicted to the computer. Emailing, chatting, surfing, this forum, a couple of other forums... the whole works. So I am going to try limiting myself online. I will still be around, but you guys might not see me on here as much as previous.

Anyways those are my changes, plans, resolutions... whatever you want to call them. Anyone else care to share theirs?

Well, not sure about any big changes in my life for 2008. I think I've had enough to last a while.

I am very excited for you and all the positive things that are and will be happening to you. The new place---I am jealous!!

I understand you computer "issue" but know that your constant presence will be missed by all. Therefore, dont' stay gone to much.

Selfishly, I may need more "advice" from you.

Hugs and good times to you HERC

Well you've already had a big change, with reuniting with your daughter! I hope your relationship continues to develop over the new year. That will be a big change for you, for sure!

Re: the computer, don't worry, I will still be around, just really limiting my time here. I am going to try for being online (forum, emailing, etc) 1 hour a day during the week and then taking the weekends off completely. I really need to do this as I am on the computer way too much and I think it is contributing to my depression. The constant obsessive checking has really gotten out of hand too. I check my email 20+ times a day currently. I went into major withdrawals on my holidays. It really is an addiction and I am going to try very hard to conquer it this year. But I still will be around to post, no worries.

Have a great New Years Eve!

The changes that are going to be happening in 2008 (that I know of):

I will be a grandmother sometime in mid-late March. This is something I've really begun to look forward to.

I will turn 40 in March as well.

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Changes that will continue into 2008:

I can actually look beyond the day I'm in now without an anxiety attack. But also reminding myself to stay in today and look too far forward and worry about what troubles lie ahead. After all, today's trouble are enough for today.

I've begun to look forward to the future rather than dreading it. I can actually see a future rather than just a big blank spot.

My life is feeling a little more leveled out that it's felt in a long time. There's hope now.

Lisa

The changes I want to make are to start taking better care of myself and try to get off of all the medications.

I found out I have an under active thyroid, an enzyme in my liver is high and I have acid reflux.

I would like to start eating healthier and maybe that can help the issue with my acid reflux. If I can quit taking so many medications, maybe my liver enzyme will go back to normal.

I need to get off of the computer and start getting out of the house - when the weather is a little warmer. I hate this cold Illinois weather it goes through my bones.

I would like to start spending more quality time with my daughter and quit obsessing over my son and his problems.

I would like to start living in the present moment, instead of living in the past or future. I feel this would allow my memory to improve.

Tammy

Ok, Changes for me....

*Not just diet, really have a life change in how I eat, drink and live pretty much.

*Work hard on not being worried about my PTSD and other illness's, work hard on working on them period.

*Be more honest with myself and others

To go in public once a week. I did yesterday and am in full recovery mode right now trying not to flip out. I really really need to fix this agoraphobia. I am so tired of hiding and trying to stay alive by staying in my home. Just thinking I am going to be old one day and look back and see not a day lived even if survived, just locked up and it is so depressing. Everything I did was in my 20's and so far late 20's and early 30's have just passed hiding inside.

I was being driven to movies with kids and my thoughts were, I am going to have a panic attack in theater (I did but survived), I don't want my 9 yo son go in restroom there alone (never know, could be a troop leader or priest in there ;)), My daughter may choke on pop corn... And add in much more paranoid thoughts. But nothing beyond the attack happened and no one noticed that. And my kids were beyond shocked I did it.

So that is it, get out. I got a PM from a member proposing a meeting so I think I may try that even, and that is way bigger than just going out. It is talking to someone in the flesh!

Hubs had the standard exercise one... I giggled my ass off. Sure...

Hmmm, new for me.

Well I start trauma therapy. woo hoo! So I guess working on and through my trauma will be big thing.

Would like to get out more with Coug. Her walks have been sadly neglected.

I would like Matt to get out more! lol

That's it for me.

bec

Nic asked me what my new years resolution would be.... and I honestly do not have one. There is nothing I want to change within myself for this year. I am actually pretty damn happy with everything personally surrounding my immediate lifestyle.

That's wonderful to know