Post Disney Depression

[disneylover92]

My family and I spent 14 days in Disney, and just left yesterday. Needless to say, we're all going through major Disney withdrawal/ depression. Especially my sister and I. Does anyone have anything they do to help with the withdrawal of not being in the most happiest place in the world? Thanks in advance!

 

[famsen]

I wish I had the answer and the cure. I'm suffering too. We returned yesterday and I am so depressed, it hurts. I've been crying, sleeping and just plain sad. I've planned a trip for next July but that's a long way off. Just know that you are not alone.

 

[Hunclemarco]

I know the feeling all too well.

Are you able to start planning your next trip?

Perhaps start a scrapbook of the trip you just came home from

Help others on the DIS with their questions. Since you were just there, you'll probably have information that others are wanting to know.

I know it's not an easy feeling to deal with, and life will get back to normal...ok, bearable

 

[MouseEarsForAll]

My family and I spent 14 days in Disney, and just left yesterday. Needless to say, we're all going through major Disney withdrawal/ depression. Especially my sister and I. Does anyone have anything they do to help with the withdrawal of not being in the most happiest place in the world? Thanks in advance!

Bring out the Kleenex, disneylover. These threads get big...fast.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Work on the scrapbook or video for the trip. I taught myself windows movie maker a couple years ago and now we watch one of our disney DVDs every Saturday morning.

 

[minnie mum]

Once you have finished cataloguing and warehousing all of your Disney souvenirs, get started photo editing those fabulous vacation photos. Then after Christmas, you can start the scrapbook.

By the time you're finished that, it will be time to start researching the next trip.

 

[Mom2darlingboys]

We returned Wednesday from a two-week trip. Not sure why, but this time it is taking a while for the depression to set in.

I listen to Disney Parks CDs in the car, drink out of my resort mug at work (yes, it is refillable there!) and can still close my eyes throughout the day and imagine myself: eating a Dole Whip float, being dragged to the umpteenth cast member so my son can trade pins, and absorbing the magic along Main Street - in technicolour.

I guess it is still fresh. Even popped onto DIS for the first time tonight. Try keeping it alive in your day to day interactions. Maybe that will help keep it close at hand.

And, hang in there. I'm sure I'll be whipping out the Kleenex to join you as soon as the feeling of doom hits...

 

[Mom2six]

My family knows just how you are feeling. We were there from 9/5 to 9/15 and the let down of coming home was difficult. My remedy was to throw myself into planning next September's trip. It's really helping. Especially since we can't decide/agree on a resort, it keeps me occupied watching youtube videos of all the resorts! When I'm not doing that, I'm too busy to even think about Disney.

You'll get over the Post-Disney Blues and then just be happy about your good memories of the vacation!

 

[Mickeyrella]

In all honestly the only cure is TO GO BACK!! LOL .... Wish it was that easy!

 

[Luvamouse]

One of the reasons that we drive to WDW is so that we can talk about all of our plans on the way down (1400 miles...) but most important, on the way home we decompress. We go over the highlights, the funny moments, the faves. Then the kids sleep and I drive. We talk about how we can probably wait at least 2 years to return, then I sleep and DH drives... I do not know if I could do it with a 3 1/2 hr flight. The reality would be too harsh- seriously. We have a good life and a lovely farm to return to- but it always hits us regardless.

One of the first things we do when we are home is to start putting together a Photobook. Picaboo has Disney licensing and so you can get Disney backgrounds, etc. Shutterfly has made many of our books also. The best thing is that we can work on them for a litttle while and a great offer comes along with sometimes even a free 8 x 10, 20 pg book. By working on the book after the trip, we are ready to take advantage of any discount and have enjoyed reminiscing through the pics. Then the book comes and we can all look through it and smile.

Returning home isn't easy. I think talking over the fun memories with my family is what helps the most. Well, that and thinking of next time Good luck Disneylover92

 

[Three cats]

I go through the same thing, every time! The only cure I have found is to start planning the next trip.


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[Butterflygirl35]

I go through the same thing, every time! The only cure I have found is to start planning the next trip.


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Agreed!! It gives me something to look forward to...

 

[Kay1]

It's not uncommon to feel sad after a nice vacation. You can even Google: Post-vacation blues for ideas. I usually plan a few trips throughout the year and put them in my sig. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

I hope you feel much better in a week or two.

 

[inkedupmomma]

I agree with the start a scarp/photo book! AND start planning the next trip!

 

[Koz]

I'm all one for missing the place after you leave. Yes, the memories are great, it's sad to head back home, yada, yada.

That being said, if you find yourself crying hysterically, not being able to sleep, function, etc, maybe it's time to talk to someone. At the end of the day, it's an amusement park. It's not like your dog just got hit by a car, never be seen again, lost your job, had your house burn down- i.e. tragic events.

Sorry to sound harsh but maybe I'm missing something here.

 

[cfw213]

I've been back for 10 days and I'm just starting to get back into the swing of things - but the first few days were really rough!!

I'm trying to cope by going through all my pictures, Photopass edits and doing a trip report - I love to relive all the details! We also just ordered the 4 parks, one world CD on amazon - I love it! Brings me right back to WDW.

In November I can book our October 2013 trip with DVC - so I'm working out the kinks with that, that definitely helps.

I'm not sure of your religious affiliations, but I love the Christmas season so the fact that that's coming up helps too. Good luck! I'm sure you'll start to feel better in a few days.

 

[Mad-Jasper]

I had severe panic attacks coming home from the first trip me and my DD after my divorce almost 3 years ago. And I mean severe. I was not able to breath most of the trip home... had to pull over several times. After we arrived at home, my ex picked up my DD for a few days and it got worse - much worse.

I chalked it up to experiencing anxiety issue around that time. It runs in my family, I went through a lot of life changes - things happen.

Now last month, we go back to Disney. I haven't had a panic attack in almost 3 years. Guess what happens on the way home!? Yep, another series of panic attacks. Not nearly as severe, but it was disturbing. The one thing that helped is that me and my ex agreed that DD always stays with the parent upon returning from vacation.

Soo.. we're going back this weekend and I'm already having anxiety about the potential to have a panic attack on the return home.

I honestly have no idea why this happens, because normally, I'm the happiest guy around.



Oh, and I'm a guy.

 

[PSUGuy]

In either 2006 or 2007 we did an 11 day WDW vacation, the first 9 at BoardWalk, the last 2 at POFQ. In the cab from BW to POFQ I said to wifey, 'You know, if we were going to the airport right now I'd be OK with that'. Don't misunderstand, I didn't want to leave, but I realized I'd had my fill. Ever since then, on trips mostly of 7 or 8 days, our last day was one of contentment, not depression. Even the stroll through MCO with all the new arrivees streaming past failed to dent our spirits.

I suppose it helps that we go pretty much every year, next week will be our second this year, and as we approach our senior years we do 10 days at the beach with the extended family and a week in March somewhere else. Having 15 WDW trips under the belt with no end in sight takes the edge off departure. Still, I remember the feeling, and good riddance to it. If it makes you feel any better, wifey used to work with a DVC member who visited WDW multiple times a year, and she'd go into a funk before even going there, in anticipation of having to leave at some point.

Bill From PA

 

[PlutoBaby]

I go through the same thing, every time! The only cure I have found is to start planning the next trip.


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I absolutely agree! Knowing there is another adventure to look forward to and planning to do something you might not have done in the past, is the best post-Mickey medicine!

I also found that, as I usually go just before Christmas, pulling out my millions of Disney ornaments and decorations can be very therapeutic as well . And I can't tell you how much fun it is to hit the DIS and talk some Mouse with everybody!

 

[FancyNancy]

My family and I spent 14 days in Disney, and just left yesterday. Needless to say, we're all going through major Disney withdrawal/ depression. Especially my sister and I. Does anyone have anything they do to help with the withdrawal of not being in the most happiest place in the world? Thanks in advance!

Yes! Schedule your next trip and make a ticker for it! It will give you something to look forward too