Originally Posted By tigger1 We just got back from disneyland a week ago and having a tough time getting back into jobs,school and etc. ANYONE out there with this problem and having a great trip and wanting to move there????WE will go back next year,but it seems so far away. I feel like I sleep,eat and dream disney!!!!WOW
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan Very well said!!! In reality I would never want to leave where we are living now (close to family and good schools). But I do think it would be so much fun to be closer and go more often. Its definitely hard to get back to real life after a DL trip.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Tell me about it. We just flew home last night. I have a mountain of work to do, but all I've done today is started copying over my trip videos. Haven't been able to tackle reality yet. On the plus side, we bought annual passes so I have an excuse to go back this year.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I was sad after coming home after my last trip in April - to cure the Disneyland blues I am going again this weekend...
Originally Posted By ABBY Came back last Wednesday and I am still having Disney withdrawal! I can't stay off LP, even at work (bad me) and everything reminds me of Disneyland. I'm planning to go back in January, but like you said it seems so far away.
Originally Posted By familyguy The wife and I are having the same problem. We got back yesterday and I'm off today but she had to go back to work today and she's not having an easy time with it. We'll be back in November but that is just too far to even countdown for us right now.
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I got back from Disneyland over a month ago and literally can't wait to go again. I try daily to beg my family and friends to go with me...haha. Still mad at myself for not getting an AP after already going twice this year! I'm glad I found the LP site tho . Now I have people to talk about my obsession with...although I think it might be making it worse...
Originally Posted By minniefan When I returned from a trip two years ago, I wrote to my 'Disney' friend, and here was her reply to me....I bet you can relate: 'Ah yes. The clinical term for what you are experiencing is the Disney Doldrums. I have counseled many on the matter. It is an affliction of the mind that effects 9 out of 10 recent vistitors of the Happiest Place on Earth. It can manifest itself in many ways. The incubation period can be as short as several hours to a full day from the time you depart John Wayne Airport. Once present, these symptoms can last until your next visit if left untreated. Unfortunately, there is no cure, however remission can be achieved with a careful regimen of slow weaning combined with love and support. Allow me to explain. What happens is, when the Disney Lover leaves the Magic Kingdom and tries to re-emerge into the real world, they are plagued with thoughts of the sounds, smells and general merriment of the Land. This is perfectly natural. Symptoms can range from a harmless state of distraction to an all out disabling private hell. It is best not to fight these fond memories at first, just let them flow, then promptly try to re-focus. It is important not to shut out your friends and family. They love you very much and will see you through the stages of this mind deteriorating disease. Remember, it can be tough for them too if they feel you are slipping away. The key here is to be open and honest about what you are feeling. You did the right thing in taking that first step and contacting me. What I can suggest at this time is to get yourself back out there, try to blend in with society, throw yourself into your work and home responsibilites. Limit LP and other Disney internet enablers to 2 topics, twice per day, this may be lifted at a later date. When you feel you are ready, you may look at your photos, if it is not too painful. Surround yourself with a support group. Beware of those who do not understand Disney and may try to judge you. It is okay to have non-Disney friends but keep them at arms length, perhaps e-mail only status, until you are feeling better. Each day will get easier. Baby steps. Don't be hard on youself, and remember this is not your fault. I will check back with you in 12 days. That is two days for each day in the Land. At that time you may need Disney Detox if you are still experiencing symptoms and they are progressively getting worse, such as... singing Tiki,Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room in the shower seeing fireworks when you close your eyes ordering Mickey Nuggets at Burger King sudden urge to paint your house in sparkle pink with gold touches and banners when driving up a hill you exclaim "I think I can, I think I can" looking for the Disneyland Railroad Express each time you hear a bell drawing hidden Mickeys throughout the office waking in the night, cold sweat, reciting in spanish "please remain seated" hanging out in your attic or crawlspace because it smells like Pirates of the Caribbean rocking in the fetal position when you hear "When You Wish Upon A Star" asking real mice for their autographs carving out logs and launching them off the roof of your house into a puddle of water throwing yourself down the elevator shaft of a haunted hotel from the glamour era trying to cram your big ass into a teacup and demanding that your husband spins you on the kitchen floor If I feel you are a danger to yourself or others, you will be need to listed as a Disneyphile and Advanced Disney Detox will be required. I don't want to scare you but it does involve cold water, bright lights and sharp sticks. I pray for you. Godspeed.
Originally Posted By jmishica I get that when I come back from WDW, which I find even worse than DL, if only because of the total emersion into Disney indoctrination- you literally cannot escape it.
Originally Posted By GMLSKIS I eat, sleep, dream and think about Disney every day regardless of wether I just got back or not. It's called having a love for the place. Most of my friends can't understand it but when they finaly get ready to go I'm the first one they talk to for trip help. My house has so much Disney stuff in it and it's getting more all the time. So I'm looking at something on a daily basis that reminds of the park anyway. Disneyland is in my heart and next to my parents Walt Disney has had the most positive influence in my life.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Yeah, I always miss Disneyland when I'm not there but I do admit that the period immediately after a trip is pretty hard. For Mothers' Day, I chose to watch one of our Disneyland videos. We watched part two of a four years ago trip. I stopped there because I couldn't bear to watch the last day of the trip. Even though we have been there at least 10 times since and we're going again in 12 days.
Originally Posted By dr jones Just got back from DL Wed. always hard to re-adjust to reality I've had Grim Grinning Ghosts stuck in my head since I got on the freeway home
Originally Posted By dr jones Oh and BTW, Alex, I stopped in to to say hello and introduce myself to a fellow LP'er, but the girl said you were not there and that you work at night. Maybe next time
Originally Posted By Pollyana GML, well written...I have the same obsession...It is overpowering at times. My disney room is bursting at the seams and I need more. Can;t wait for our next trip in 48 days! I agree with Walt starting my obsession... I read a few biographies and that did it. What a man!
Originally Posted By NJ AP We, too, returned from DisneyLand last week. We had a very relaxing time at Disney -- 10 minute lines for Space Mountain, able to walk around without bumping into people, etc. The day DH returned to work he lost his job. If it weren't for the strong pull of family, we would be packing the house and moving to the West Coast. *sigh* Think I'll go to the Disney Store this afternoon to get a tiny fix. Not the same now that they are owned by the Children's Place. For a bigger fix, we go to the 5th Avenue Disney Store and hang out with the characters who are visiting and drool over the theme park merchandise. Hang in there. You are not alone.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Call me a heretic, but I guess my love of Disney has wained a bit. I was at WDW last week, on a somewhat unscheduled and unplanned trip. Oh, I knew I was going, but wasn't entirely sure of what day we would arrive, or how long we would stay. I enjoyed the two days my mom and I spent there, and I would loved to have stayed longer. But I told my mom two days was enough. I didn't feel bad about not staying onsite... the difference in price was HUGE. I didn't I feel compelled to buy any souvenirs either, although if they had the newest Disney/Pixar CARS diecast, it would have been different.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I, also have DL withdrawal every time I come home....usually starts on the plane and some tears....and the last day that I am in the park...it is so hard...some people (mostly at work) have told me that I am lacking something from my childhood...I don't know what gives me this wonderful feeling everytime I go...but I love it and only wish that they could experience the wonderful warm feelings that I get when I go.
