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Post ndk depression
« on: September 15, 2008, 02:21:33 pm »
Did anyone get the dreaded con depression after ndk ended it went fast for me saturday. And everyone was nice and supportive and made several friends in the process. Sunday I was a bit depressed.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 02:28:51 pm »
Dude, I am totally going through that right now.

Life is boring as hell compared to NDK. I'm all sick of it and it makes me sad. I can't even start prepping for next year until I see some feedback on what I did this year. x_x
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2008, 04:58:56 pm »
There are actually scientifical reasons for post-con depression.  The main culprit is seratonin; that wonderful little brain chemical that makes eyes brighter, smiles wider, and regulates vomiting (brain chemicals are weird).  The thing is, your body can only produce so much of it, and when you're in a constant state of emotional arousal, it can't keep up.  When this sensation finally abates you find yourself with a deficit of seratonin.  Your body compensates by releasing less of it in subsequent days.  It is very similar to what happens with the drug ecstacy, but much less extreme.  This effect was probably also compounded by the copious amount of social stimulation involved in the experience of cons.  The brain thrives on social contact, moreso than any other form of sensory interaction, so when you are bombarded by an almost constant social contact, anything less becomes very unsatisfying.

On a much less clinical note, I spent most of last night watching most of the AMVs from the con and going through my cosplay photo gallery; all while trying not to cry.

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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2008, 05:08:59 pm »
Oh wow, that makes sense. I'm actually bit more sensitive than the average person so it gets a bit rash for me.

I'll just have to ride it out.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2008, 06:20:52 pm »
You know, you aren't exactly alone.  I don't know that I would call it a depression, but I fell into a funk Sunday.  My friends had to leave early which was a small part of it, I was planning on staying for the whole con, through closing ceremonies for the first time so I knew I'd be left alone at the con eventually.  But they left early and I'm not a real social person so wandering around the dealer's room and artist alley can only entertain so much on Sunday.
Anyway I found myself in a funk, mixed with a little boredom, and ended up bailing around 4.  I was tired the rest of the night, and yeah felt kinda sad.  While I was getting ready to go and sitting in my car, I really couldn't help but thinking how it felt like I had just pulled in the parking lot friday afternoon.  It was freaky.  As I put it, physically it felt like a long weekend, but temporally and mentally it felt like the con had only just started, it was all blurred.  But now, now things are just normal.  life goes on I guess.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2008, 06:35:40 pm »
definately. But watch goofy anime and cheer up... and maybe attend the meet ups?
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2008, 07:03:01 pm »
Quote from: mechawoman on September 15, 2008, 06:35:40 pm
definately. But watch goofy anime and cheer up... and maybe attend the meet ups?

That's why I'm here, actually.  I had to be told by a friend that this was a great place to meet people from the con outside of it.  Now I just need to find a spare moment among my ridiculous workload from school to actually attend something.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 07:13:55 pm »
Quote from: Konnidor on September 15, 2008, 07:03:01 pm
That's why I'm here, actually.  I had to be told by a friend that this was a great place to meet people from the con outside of it.  Now I just need to find a spare moment among my ridiculous workload from school to actually attend something.

If not, I might try to get some informal gatherings planned as well.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 09:04:19 pm »
It was especially awkward for me, as I had to leave halfway through Sunday for a 4 hour flight home to Pennsylvania. Time-traveling forward, I say! Regardless, I slept an amazingly long amount of time, only to wake up and wonder what to do with my day. Instead of being productive, I'm basking in the glow of mass amounts of pictures!
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 09:16:32 pm »
Aw, depression is no good... I wouldn't call what I had/have depression. More a little regret. Regret that I didn't get to do as many things as I wanted to and that I didn't take nearly enough pictures. But I'll make up for it next year, and I'm more just super happy that I got to go and had to much fun :D For me, it was a perfect escape from reality, and just what I needed at the time.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2008, 09:23:19 pm »
Man... part of me says, "It's all over, and you have to go back home." And then a part of me says, "It'll be SO much fun next year."

But, all in all, I still have my souvenirs, and I can watch Gurren Lagann whenever I want. :)

And I still have my gun from my Yoko Costume, which I wanna make bigger and better! :3
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2008, 09:59:01 pm »
The depression has kicked in every year and it lasts for about two days after. I hope to attend a couple get togethers until NDK 09
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 10:50:43 pm »
first year i've attented a full con weekend(attended plenty of saturdays only), and i was sad on sunday when it was over. and i realized i need to cosplay next year to make it even more fun for myself. :-p atleast i have plenty of pictures to remind me of the fun until next year. just wish i knew more people to run around with and talk to.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2008, 02:28:00 am »
I was totally sad sunday night when I got home. I couldn't believe how fast the con had went.  I wait forever then its over in the blink of an eye.  But when I found out Wasabi was coming around next year I totally perked up! I can't wait to be able to cosplay some more!!! :D NDK 08 was freaking amazing!!!
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2008, 02:50:49 am »
You know it's already tuesday and I am still feeling sad about not being there anymore. See to me NDK for the past 4 years I have attended is more than just a Con, to me NDK is a place where I can find people just like me that I can completely relate too. Don't get me wrong, I can relate to most anyone on some level or another, it's just whenever I go to NDK I feel at home and at peace. I've always felt that dread every year that I have left.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2008, 03:03:55 am »
Quote from: xKojix on September 16, 2008, 02:50:49 am
You know it's already tuesday and I am still feeling sad about not being there anymore. See to me NDK for the past 4 years I have attended is more than just a Con, to me NDK is a place where I can find people just like me that I can completely relate too. Don't get me wrong, I can relate to most anyone on some level or another, it's just whenever I go to NDK I feel at home and at peace. I've always felt that dread every year that I have left.

I totally hear that.  I feel the same way.  NDK is a place where I can actually be myself and make new friends while I'm at it.  I really miss the Zigbar I was chasing around artists row! She was like totally awesome! I hope she's around next year.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2008, 03:13:17 am »
It was sad to leave the con, but I wasn't feeling very well due to the cold whose symptoms came about Friday evening, when I was eating at the Italian restaurant at the Marriott. :( I slept as much as I could without missing panels I really wanted to see, but after feeling a bit nauseous I felt it was best to get something to drink and retire to my hotel room Saturday night/leave early on Sunday so I didn't become an EMS story. DX I feel better now but still sick.
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2008, 10:25:23 am »
Hmm. As far as i know, i has the time of my life, the best con yet that i've ever been to.

But, as of yet, no con depression. ._. Lucky me?
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2008, 01:09:32 pm »
I'm not really......yeah, scratch that. I am pretty depressed of having to go back to school right after the con. I mean, I'm really pumped for next year. My big group of friends and I are doing a huge Persona 3 group- so that'll be exciting....

It just never seems to come fast enough. xD;
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Re: Post ndk depression
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2008, 01:22:48 pm »
I've faced con depression 4 out of the 6 years I've gone, the exceptions being the first time (sunday only and I wasn't all that into anime) and this year.

I think, for this year, I managed to do everything that I really wanted to, it seemed to help, I bought some really cool stuff, actually attended a panel for the first time, heck, I HOSTED a panel too, well, co-hosted. I saw a lot of my friends from here/previous cons, made a ton of new friends, proved that I have what it takes to be staff, and got to yell at hundreds of people. You may have heard one the the MANY "THE DEALER'S ROOM IS CLOSED, PLEASE COME BACK TOMORROW AT (insert time of open here) WITH ALL OF YOUR MONEY, MAYBE EVEN STEAL YOUR FRIENDS' MONEY AND BRING THAT TOO!!!" that I was yelling, or one of it's variations.

The only thing I didn't do this year, that I kinda wish I had, but I'm always too afraid to try is cosplay, but a couple friends and I are already talking about next year, so we'll see.
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