So Depressed..Just got back from WDW

[disneyworldmama]

I am so sad and depressed. We got back from WDW on Sunday and I just can't seem to get my mood up. I am so sad that we had to leave and am just so depressed. I think I may have an illness or something. I am a grown up with two kids and one on the way and I am depressed that we left. Does anyone else get this way or am I the only crazy one?

 

[kaysmommie]

You are not alone. I got back in September after a week at the Poly and for 3 months have been wanting to go back already! I tried to convince DH to take a short trip to see all the Christmas decorations and goto MVMCP but he was annoyed I even suggested it. So I have to wait until next year and I can be a real b**** about this stuff. DS2 all I have to do is show him the monorail or Dumbo ride on the web pictures and he will cry all day to go . I only do this when DH is home of course. Anyway in no time I will planning next years trip. right now I'm trying to find the best dates to go for Christmas.

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

Aw, here

It is really depressing to leave the happiest place on earth, isn't it?! I felt exactly the same way as you, still do. Are you depressed about coming back from your trip or other things to? It is not fun to feel that way...

 

[iluvdizknee]

You are not alone!!!! I am 45yr old mom of 2 and I cry like a baby the last night. We always watch the fireworks over the castle our last evening and it never fails, the waterworks start, and they don't stop even after the lights come back on main street. My kids 16 and 13 get teary eyed also.
I live for our next vacation at WDW. Money is tight so we plan years in advance. So glad I am not alone in this feeling!

 

[dsnymomof4]

You are definitely not alone! I think it is very common - especially around here - to feel depressed after a trip. After all, you spend so much time planning, packing, anticipating - for months or even years, and then all of a sudden - it's over! I think it would be strange if you didn't feel that way! Anyway, the best way to get over your depression - start planning your next trip! I found that when we went last year in July and already had a planned trip in December, I wasn't as sad to leave because I knew I would be back again soon. But, even if you can't go back for a while, you can still start thinking about what you'll do next time, what hotel you might like to try, what restaurants you might eat at. Just know that we are all here to support you because we understand how you feel!

 

[disneyworldmama]

Aw, here

It is really depressing to leave the happiest place on earth, isn't it?! I felt exactly the same way as you, still do. Are you depressed about coming back from your trip or other things to? It is not fun to feel that way...

I am not depressed about anything else just leaving the happiest place. We are already thinking of our next trip, we usually go every year in November but aren't sure if we are going to go next year because my brother will be in boot camp and we can't go without him. There is about 15 of us that go together. While we were there we were already talking about our next trip.

Anyways I am glad I am not alone! I thought I was crazy or something

 

[Love the Mouse]

We just came back in Sept. and I have been talking about going back for the last 3 months...but, I can't start planning my next trip. DH has CUT ME OFF! I keep trying to get him to change his mind, but I am not sure how much persistence will pay off. We have a DVC and we have gone quite a bit, and now he wants to "Try" other places. I LOVE Disney. I get so excited every time I see that castle. I just keep telling him that I can go w/o him, but I want to go with him. I want him to be there. He thinks that we should wait till DD(2.5) is a little older. But, now she is recognizing all of the characters and gets so excited to see all of them. She even wants to hug and kiss them which she wouldn't even attempt back in May. I have her hooked as well. I just don't think I can wait 3 years.

He says we can do the Disney cruise, but I am not sure I want to do it with a 2 yr old at this point plus it is so expensive. I just know that I am going through MAJOR withdrawl and I am just reading all of the posts here and living vicariously through all of those who are going.


Michaela

 

[marcyinPA]

Oh, goodness! You are SO not crazy!! I'm right there with you! Only difference for me is that I get depressed BEFORE we even arrive! Now that's nuts! I think I spend so much time planning, that once I step foot on that plane, I know the trip is going to be over fast and I get depressed.

Hang in there....keep looking at your photos/video and play the Disney CD's. That's the only thing that got me by after our last trip...I listened to the Wishes soundtrack in the car daily for months!!

 

[HGD24]

I get that way too, but with most any vacation. Like another poster said, you spend so much time and effort planning and getting ready for the trip that it's somewhat of a let down when it's over. As for not being able to go next year because your brother will be in boot camp, I just have to wonder why not go? I know you would miss him like crazy and no, it wouldn't be the same to be at Disney without him but after bootcamp, who knows what he'll be doing or where he'll be stationed. It may be some time before he can get liberty at a time when everyone is available to go. I'm only saying this because I have two nephews who recently made the jump from active duty Marines to civilians and there were times when they were out of the country or not able to take liberty for whatever reason. It's not easy to schedule around military life.

 

[vicceja]

You are definitely not alone

We go twice a year and because we are selling our home but we cannot make it to Disney this Christmas But I come on this site daily to read and to look at pictures and It makes it a little better. Why don't you start planning your next trip - that will make you feel a bit better...

Take care!
Ely

 

[pbharris4]

I always feel sad the day we leave. I just love the feeling we have when we are there..no really worrying about anything. We are all really happy and having so much fun. And most other people are really happy too.

Last year we went for 10 days and on the way home I said "Let's go for Xmas, too!" And we're going for 10 days again this summer which I am really looking forward to. But I'd go more if I could!

 

[shellynn24]

I'm just the same. I love going. The first few days after the trip, I'm glad to be home again, but then I start to miss WDW and want to get back. That's when planning for the next trip begins As for your brother being in bootcamp, I agree with the PP who said to go anyway. If your brother is going active duty, he won't be able to go to WDW just whenever he wants to anymore. If you start planning now and pick firm dates, your brother can request leave for those dates, as long as he puts the request in early enough, he should get the leave (as long as he is not deployed somewhere). Here's a and I hope you feel better.

 

[nettii]

You are not alone I fell so sad when we get back! I cant wait to go again and some times thats all I think of it kinda scares me Im a bit obsessed! Ive never felt this way about anyplace! It is the happiest place on earth! It helps to play Disney cds! Make some of your own majic over the holidays! Treat yourself to some special moments with your family!

 

[kaysmommie]

We just came back in Sept. and I have been talking about going back for the last 3 months...but, I can't start planning my next trip. DH has CUT ME OFF! I keep trying to get him to change his mind, but I am not sure how much persistence will pay off. We have a DVC and we have gone quite a bit, and now he wants to "Try" other places. I LOVE Disney. I get so excited every time I see that castle. I just keep telling him that I can go w/o him, but I want to go with him. I want him to be there. He thinks that we should wait till DD(2.5) is a little older. But, now she is recognizing all of the characters and gets so excited to see all of them. She even wants to hug and kiss them which she wouldn't even attempt back in May. I have her hooked as well. I just don't think I can wait 3 years.

He says we can do the Disney cruise, but I am not sure I want to do it with a 2 yr old at this point plus it is so expensive. I just know that I am going through MAJOR withdrawl and I am just reading all of the posts here and living vicariously through all of those who are going.


Michaela

I know how you fell. We went in September too and I can't wait to go back. My Ds is also 2 and half and he loves all the characters as weel as DD6. But DH won't budge. He wants to do the cruise next too! We have to wait until DS is at least 3 so he will enjoy it a little. I'm ready to go without him If I had DVC then DH would be staying home by his self .

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

I am not depressed about anything else just leaving the happiest place. We are already thinking of our next trip, we usually go every year in November but aren't sure if we are going to go next year because my brother will be in boot camp and we can't go without him. There is about 15 of us that go together. While we were there we were already talking about our next trip.

Anyways I am glad I am not alone! I thought I was crazy or something

You are definitely not alone! I hope you can work out your trip next year somehow....

 

[bigOlkid]

Dont feel too bad I leave for wdw in 2 weeks and I am depreesed about coming home!

 

[boomhauer]

Trust me - You're not alone.

I'm a 30 year old man, married, with twins on the way, and I have 2 countdowns going - 1 is for the birth of my babies, and the other for my next Disney trip.

I think it may be something Disney puts in their food to make people fall in love with it.

 

[bigOlkid]

I really wish I could put my finger on why this place becomes so special to so many of us. I've been to lots of "theme parks " in my life, and had a good time at all of them, but for some reason I consider them all "one night stands" (sorry for the crude reference) compared to my life long love of WDW. My parents took me at age 2 the year it opened and many times after. I honeymooned there. I have enjoyed it on a different level through the eyes of my 3 kids. I know that Disney is a corporation and their job is to make money, but for whatever reason I view WDW on a much more personal level. I don't think about the money I spent.(and we are not rich by any means!!) I think about two kids just married and ready to take on the world posing for a photo in front of a flower cart on main street. I think of my sons first ride on barnstomer or my 1.5 year old daughter kissing minnie on the nose within 2 seconds of their first meeting. I dread leaving that place the minute I arrive!! No, I don't think you're crazy, and if you are, judging by this board, you are in good company!

 

[disney's daughter]

I am a 56 year old wife, mother, and grandmother...and I feel exactly the same way...I wonder....Just WHY are we like this? Why the addiction to the boards?...Why the special need to go to Disney? Just WHAT is it???

 

[SaraMc]

Your not alone. I get really blue. So does DH, its the saddest car ride home ever when we get out of the airport. And it gets even worse when we get home unpack and see all that laundry that now needs to be done.