deep, dark disney depression

[krismom]

So when will I stop thinking, "this time last week I was eating at..., this time last week I was swimming, waiting in line, hugging Pooh, etc.? I guess its because I don't have another trip in the works... its like the day after Christmas-

 

[kaabost]

I always do that after I return as well. My last post-trip depression was REALLY bad because DH and I lived in different states and I had to leave him and WDW both within 2 days. Even without the strain of leaving DH, I usually think about "what I was doing last week" for about 2 weeks. I know it's tough re-adjusting to reality but you have the support of just about everyone on these boards. Spend this time trying to figure out a way to return i.e.- devise $ saving strategies, find out when you can get off work, etc. Let us know how it goes

 

[mommykds]

I feel that way too..you are not alone.

The best way to avoid that feeling si to plan for your next trip if thats what you want. As soon as we came home last October (well even before that) I knew we'd return this August...it's only March 2006 & I already have my mind on planning 2007 (either Feb or Aug depending on on well we manage this August) DH doesn't know about the 2007 plan yet though!

Krismom - By the way, I see you have met our Peter Pan. Wasn't he great? He really was Peter Pan! We had met him a few times & then lastly on the Family Magic Tour..he was so great with the kids.

 

[Azure]

My mom does that all the time. Everyday, my dad keeps trying to convince her we are going back.

 

[JulielovesDisney]

I still feel that way, and I haven't been down there since Feb.

But as the weeks go on, its less intense, but you'll always be thinking, those thoughts. "This time two months ago, I was at the Magic Kingdom." ect. ect.

 

[Lowillian]

I know what you mean - I do the same thing. As time passes, it will get easier!

 

[mdsouth]

Gawwsh! We were there in May 2005 and I still have it on my mind. We had fun but there was a lot we didn't get to do. It was the first trip with my kids. My DH can take it or leave it. I wish we could go back every year. But probably won't get to go back for five or six years. I have been a total of three times my whole life. That is why I love the DIS boards. I am with others like me, I can talk, dream, and think about DISNEY all I want and I am not alone!

Thanks DiSers

 

[jimmiej]

So when will I stop thinking, "this time last week I was eating at..., this time last week I was swimming, waiting in line, hugging Pooh, etc.? I guess its because I don't have another trip in the works... its like the day after Christmas-

I thought I was the only one that did that.

 

[HunnyPots]

Yep - that's gonna be me for sure after this next trip! You see, this will most likely be our last vacation of any kind until 2009!

DD will be entering a college tech program this fall that goes straight through for two years with only a few days off between semesters so no real vacation time for her. Plus we need to do some things around our house like getting rid of carpet and having new flooring installed, update both bathrooms, new windows, etc. so tht will be at least one year's vacation funds.

Our next real vacation will most likely be for my son's high school graduation (my baby! ). This better be a good one!

 

[threeboysmom]

I know EXACTLY what you're going through!! It's very depressing and I hate going through those withdrawals when you come back home.

 

[joshsmom]

I experience this same PDD (post Disney Depression) but at some point, it switches to "in 6 months and 3 days, I'll be at WDW doing this." I'm not sure when I crest my PDD and flow into my new manic obsession with the next trip, but let's just say I'm REALLY cruising since I only have 56 days more to go!!!! As a matter of fact, 56 days from now at this very time, I will be running from Star Wars Character to the next one as we will be at MGM!!! Hold a seat for me on TOT!!!

 

[Stitchfans]

So funny you started this thread. Just yesterday I was telling DD just think EXACTLY one year from today we will be at WDW!!! Our trip is for March 24,2007

 

[markb]

But I do find that after a few days, for me at least, my last trip becomes that little secret place in my mind that I can go to when "real" life gets hectic. You know, budgets, schedules, employee issues, deadlines, just when I'm about to go NUTS ... then I think,

"wow, last week at this time I was sitting on a little boat in the dark with my DW and kids and singing along to 'yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me!!!'"

I am blessed (and cursed) with a vivid imagination, so this becomes my personal little retreat.

But then, I'm weird, and proud of it.