The after glasto feeling

[kevsmith]

Back in 09 on the monday when i got back for some reason couldnt relax and felt uncomfitable so got changed and was out again within 30 mins. Decided to go to shops for fags and milkshake i think but found is so wierd to have space and times when i could see no one else took me about 3 days to get used to it again lol anyone else had these feeling or am i just wierd???

[LittlemissC]

Back in 09 on the monday when i got back for some reason couldnt relax and felt uncomfitable so got changed and was out again within 30 mins. Decided to go to shops for fags and milkshake i think but found is so wierd to have space and times when i could see no one else took me about 3 days to get used to it again lol anyone else had these feeling or am i just wierd???

[gooner1990]

I call it "suicide tuesday"

I usually find that having been drinking and taking drugs for 5 days solid i struggle when it then comes to an abrupt halt.

Not only that you go back into society having been away for only a few days but feels like months, as you've heard nothing from the outside world and it seems so much has happened. Then you have to wrap your head around going back to work and then the realisation that you won't get to go back for another year (or in this years case another two!!)

[kevsmith]

remember thinking i have had the time of my life for a weekend looking at everyone in town thinking u poor fools u have no idea what uve missed lol still dont know why now

[Bobser]

I'm the complete opposite. I'm buzzing after an amazing 5 days and happy to be alive

[The Nal]

What famous celeb is gonna die this year do you reckon?

[kevsmith]

im hoping for gaga anyone needing to earn some money willing to pay

[ukslim]

A nice long sleep does the job for me.

Mind you I don't tend to take the drugs some of you do.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I feel very unhinged after Glasto. It's hard to return to the real world and leave behind bliss. One way of overcoming it is, if you can afford it, to have a holiday arranged for the minute you get back ie wash, change of clothes, get pre-packed suitcase and fly off somewhere. Nice to convalesce in the sun by the pool.

Failing that then at least have until and including the following Wednesday off work (assuming you work). Of course if you have taken on board lots of bits and bobs during the festival then you'll have 'the fear' to deal with no matter what. If this is the case just remember at the time that you will not be alone, and yes it was worth it.

[glasto-worker]

Don't have time to mess about as I arrive home Monday and then off again on the Thursday to work at Hop Farm - its just the way it is as I am working at three music events in June.

its just like London buses

[Jackmypie]

I always get a downerrr for like 5 days after the festival. I think this year will be worse cos we have to wait another 2 years.. what helps me a bit though is that I have birthday presents to come back to after

[ilovelanegan]

Had the single worst suicidal Tuesday a few years back after seriously (and stupidly) overindulging on the Sunday night. I was a mess. Horrible, horrible day. So my main advice would be, take it easy on Sunday- just maintain a nice level of merry but use the evening as a winding down period almost. Unless you're a party animal in which case use Monday

Oh and having something else to look forward to (in my case- Latitude, four friend's weddings including trips to France & Italy, as well as Octoberfest) certainly helps too.

[BlackHole2006]

What famous celeb is gonna die this year do you reckon?

[karelaanzee]

The week after Glasto, i'm going to Rock Werchter = The ideal After-Party i guess!

[fraz]

It is one of conflicting emotions. Suicidal thoughts and moments of utter elation I imagine it must be what it is like being pregnant.

I also have a three day work trip to Portugal to look forward to on the Wednesday

[whateverman]

I'm usually on a massive buzz when I get back. In fact Glastonbury inspires me for a good few weeks directly (and a lot longer in a milder way).

Last year I had murderous hangover/come-down/sun-stroke/exhaustion and lay in bed for a week, writhing in agony - with a little grin on my face

Edited May 10, 2011 by whateverman

[Pinhead]

OMG are we thinking about the aftermath already?! Tbh I'll be fcuked after havng spent 7 days on site this year ...

[Detective McNulty]

on paper, it's so depressing when glasto is finished, but in practice you have pushed yourself to the absolute limit, had such an amazing time, you're just exhausted and basking in the glory of what has just happened. it's ok.

[geebus]

I got made redundant when I got back from Glastonbury last year.

Possibly not great timing as I immediately thought "right, lots more festivals". Sadly I was sensible for a bit and have now started my own business so more rather than less busy - to some degree wish I'd just decided to take a chill year, got some temporary work and been able to stay on after Glasto for a week, etc.

[MEGABOWL]

I can't do the drug indulgence anymore because of work, but still find it utterly weird trying to readjust-it's like I'm moving at a different pace to everything else which has continued at this crazy pace the whole time while I've been on another planet or something.

Mind you, last year I had a week and a bit off after Glastonbury and that was too long. Far too long to sit around and dwell on it being over. I'm back in on Thursday 30th this year and that'll be much better

[paolo1980]

Arcade Fire on the following Thursday at Hyde Park should help ease the pain

[kevsmith]

back to work for me on the wensday

[rubenz]

Every time I come back I am convinced I am going to drop out of society and join a f**king commune or the circus or something..

After a couple of days the feeling usually passes!

Tried taking 5htp last year and that helped a bit...

[Wanderlei]

I get the post-Glasto blues and i find the best way to cure it is to get on a train and go to a city that you've never been to before and have no connections with. Walk into a remote part of the city at night time and commit a murder (when no one's looking, obviously). Hide the body where it won't be found for a while and then get on a train and go back home. The murder will never be traced back to you and you'll feel great...or maybe that's just me. If you're more of a rape kinda person, so be it. Sicko!

[kevsmith]

the best and worst post ever lol