I need help...

[Ladybugsy]

Disney is taking over my life.

I have 4 months and 2 weeks until we leave and I will never make it. I can't drag myself away from my computer, I'm totally obsessing about everything...I think I may be crazy. I should point out that there are 9 of us definately going, and that number may go up to 14. I am the designated planner, and feel really responsible for everyone's good time while we're on vacation. My family thinks I am the expert, and it's true that I do alot of research on the boards, but it's really interfering with my everyday life. I am so excited, and worried, and impatient and nervous all at the same time. I'm dreaming, planning, hoping.

What do I do to get my mind off of it. What if I miss a day of disboards and something really great happens? Or I miss a great tip?

Laundry is suffering, housework is suffering, Dinner isn't getting on the table on time...DH is feeling neglected. I also homeschool 3 kids....AND have a part time job on the computer...which makes it really easy to check on the dis all day.

The same thing happened last year. I planned, dreamed, and planned some more. Our vacation was FABULOUS! Then I came home and was depressed for 2 weeks. I really don't have an addictive personality, but I can't seem to shake this. It's crazy. This time, I'm responsible for other people's vacation. It's alot of pressure for someone who is a people pleaser like me.

So let me know how you get your mind off of Disney. I need all the help I can get.

 

[PlutosFriend]

Well, I am addicted too, so I don't have much advice for that part. My question is though..why do you feel so responsible for the others good time? They can sit their butts down on a chair and become addicts just like us

 

[scoolover]

I'd like to support you but lets face it, if you don't sit at the computer more than you already are your vacation will be horrible. You have a lot of people counting on you so the laundry has to wait!!! I hope it gets better and have a great time.
Take care

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

Let's think about this. You're on the DIS at 11:45 p.m. (central time) asking how to 'cure' you're DIS addiction. If any of us had the answer, would we be here on the DIS at 11:45 p.m. ??

When you get the answer, let me know!!

 

[Mickeefan]

I can't offer any help, because I'm also addicted. I just wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone. Just look at the people around you on these boards!

I will be at POP from 9/4-9/10. Maybe I'll see you!

 

[kydeb1346]

Definitely addicted so can't help you but at least you are in good company!

 

[marbleso]

I don't know if there is a remedy for this sort of addiction. I just joined a couple of days ago and I already need professional help. I agree working at home on the computer makes it especially difficult.

On the plus side my family gets a break from hearing me talk about WDW all the day long because I can come here.

 

[Ladybugsy]

Well you guys are no help at all!!!! LOL.

Don't you think it's torture to have to wait so long till your vacation? And then it will just be OVER?!!!

I don't know why I feel so responsible for everyone's vacation. They've designated me as the "planner". I have always done this. I plan on telling them to have their own good time.

Are we weird that we love Disney so much. I mean I LOVE LOVE LOVE Disney. And I can't think of the one thing that I love so much about it. It's just the feeling of total happiness that I get going under the arch and seeing the castle, and watching the kids, and hearing the music...it's hopeless....I will be miserable till September. Poop.

 

[disneyaggie]

I will be at POP from 9/4-9/10. Maybe I'll see you!

Leave the light on for me! I will be there September 10 to 16 -- Whohoo!

 

[liveforthemagic]

You're not alone! And I think there is no cure (and do you really want to "get well"?

I am self employed and we are really slow this week (week after Easter I guess) so I left DH here at work, turned off the DIS boards, and took myself off to the mall, where, lo and behold, they have a DISNEY STORE! And surprise of surprises, they are having this HUMONGOUS sale! I mean, adult t shirts for $4.99, kids sweat shirts for $7.99, I even some some pj's for little ones for $2.99! Plush, 2 for $10!

Maybe, a little field trip will do you some good!

 

[hallie615]

Definitely addicted so can't help you but at least you are in good company!

I'm in the same boat. If i'm not on the DIS boards at home or work than I'm thinking about the DIS boards.

 

[Babs50]

I don't see a problem?

 

[daisyduck123]

Disney is taking over my life.

What do I do to get my mind off of it. What if I miss a day of disboards and something really great happens? Or I miss a great tip?

Laundry is suffering, housework is suffering, Dinner isn't getting on the table on time...DH is feeling neglected.

BOY, my DH would think that I wrote this post.!!
Exact same problems here!!

 

[disneynewbee]

As I sit here I'm thinking of dinners that can be cooked in the oven because that way I can play on here while it cooks verses standing at the stove. I know I'm sad.

 

[SnwflkCts]

I'm in the same boat as the rest of you. Addicted. I refuse to call up the DIS site at work cause I am TOO busy and I KNOW I would not get my work done!!

Anyway, someone mentioned cooking -- I burned up a pot of veggies (totally incinerated them!) cause I was too busy posting!!! ARG!!!

But without the DIS boards I would have no one to talk about WDW with. My DH is tired of hearing about it ... and he doesn't want to plan at all!!

But for LadyBugsy -- there could be WORSE things that take over your life -- at least this is pretty fun and except for the $$ of the trip itself -- not costing money or health destroying, right???? As for the depression when you return ... always get into planning the next trip of course -- even if it is years away!!

 

[Ladybugsy]

That's true, I could plan another trip asap. But it's still a big letdown. Am I the only 36 year old mom of 3 that cries when we have to leave?

I'm thinking about starting to do that once a week cooking. Where you cook meals for all week on a Saturday. Not only would it save me from a chore I hate all week, but it would give me time to play on the disboards.

See, now you all have talked me into obsessing. Shame on you.

 

[disnut1149]

Hi!
I'm also addicted. I can't wait to get home from work to get on the boards. I think my family gets sick and tired of me talking about Disney, so I feel at home when I'm posting. I was a lurker for years, and then decided to join in the fun!! My DD and 3 1/2 DGD are going Aug 17-22 and it's all I can think about. I haven't even taken this trip yet, and am trying to plan something for the beginning of December to see the decorations and the lights at MGM. So, I'm sorry I can't help you, since you can see I need quite a bit of help myself. Last night I looked at my pictures from 1971, my first trip. I was 22 years old. My husband and I were married 3 years and it was our first vacation. I've been hooked ever since. I'm 56 now, so I don't think your addiction is something that will ever go away. Have a great trip.

 

[Nancyg56]

I'm sorry, I am no help to you either. My family is starting to whisper something about an intervention. When they say little things about DIS addict, I just tell them that they will thank me in January.

 

[Ladybugsy]

My family is starting to whisper something about an intervention.

 

[Kimi313]

I get on the boards before I go to work, after work until it is time to pick up DD, after I get home from getting her until time to fix dinner, then after dinner, clean up, and family time I get back on until I go to bed. But to make fixing dinner better, after a trip to Disney I decided to do my Kitchen disney. Now it is more barable to be in there!