Post-"fun" depression?

rebdomine

6040 Posts

May 14 2013 00:54 GMT

The first day back to reality is always so tough. I actually have a long to-do list and my work day has just started, and yet I feel no energy to actually start working on the items I have in there. I'm even taking the time to write this quick blog!

I thought it was only travel-related as I've always only felt this kind of sinking feeling after I came home from a trip that I really enjoyed. I've taken long weekends off work before and never felt this kind of lethargy when I came back.

Or maybe it feels like I traveled cause I had friends from overseas who visited during the weekend. And maybe I'm just missing actually hanging out with them in person.

Anyone else ever felt this way before?

Fojod

United States28 Posts

May 14 2013 02:07 GMT

I think its normal. I often get the feeling I think you are describing after I have just completed something. I start procrastinating a lot more. I hadn't really thought about why before.

AnachronisticAnarchy

United States2957 Posts

May 14 2013 02:09 GMT

I do. All the time. It's fucked me over when it comes to schoolwork.
I've found it is far easier to do work right after coming home from school than if I have fun before I get started.

rebdomine

6040 Posts

May 14 2013 02:33 GMT

Kinda hard to deal with this kind of thing in the workplace though.

Guess I'll just have to put in extra time today to make up for the time I've been wasting this morning lol. I'll probably get my sense of urgency back when we're done with our daily catch-up.

WombaT

Northern Ireland27463 Posts

May 14 2013 03:37 GMT

Happened to me once returning from a holiday, I pretty much wasn't functional for 2 or 3 days. While not directly comparable I'd imagine it's just an interruption of sorts to your routine, or the promise of something more fun/enjoyable that you are missing out on, especially damaging to focus I guess.

GTPGlitch

5061 Posts

May 14 2013 05:20 GMT

Don't be sad rebs!~

Onlinejaguar

Australia2823 Posts

May 14 2013 09:12 GMT

Capped

United Kingdom7236 Posts

May 14 2013 10:40 GMT

Thats not depression either -_-

BigFan

TLADT24920 Posts

May 14 2013 15:27 GMT

As mentioned, it's not depression and it'll take you a couple of days until you get into the normal routine so I wouldn't worry. You probably feel a bit sad at having to work after enjoying your friends' company

clementdudu

France819 Posts

May 14 2013 16:34 GMT

#10

ive been travelling for the past 5 years,and usually spend 2 months back in france inbetween travels,most years i actually am never completely back to normal,but get better after 3-4 weeks.
been in france for the past 2 months,and still mope around the house on weekends,trust me i know your feeling too well;)

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