Is post-vacation depression common after returning from Thailand?

Jun 1, 2024
6 months ago
Manivong ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I just got back home from Thailand 3 weeks ago and now I think I have a post vacation depression, is this common? Can anyone give me advice on how to cope and deal with it?
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Many individuals experience symptoms of post-vacation depression after returning from a trip, particularly from a place like Thailand that is known for its vibrant culture and enjoyable experiences. The community suggests several coping strategies, such as planning the next trip, which can provide something to look forward to and alleviate feelings of sadness. Other advice includes staying connected with friends made during the trip, enjoying Thai food locally, and embracing the anticipation of traveling again. Overall, feeling down after such a fulfilling experience is normal, and actively fostering future travel plans may help mitigate these feelings.
Robert ******
Normal, sucks. Plan the next trip!!
Daniel *****
Yes, you will notice there is a box of tissues in the back of every airport taxi to dry your tears as you leave.
Milton **********
Book another trip so you have something to look forward to
Tracy **********
Book another holiday 🫣🫣
James **************
Yep, normal
Marcel ***********
Go back to thailand
Terry ********
You can't have highs without lows. The higher the high, the lower the low.
Chizel *******
Time to start planning how you can live here full-time
Oliver ********
Surely the obvious solution is to return to Thailand.
Moses *********
work on your life at home. Make it better
Larry **********
Of course you are depressed , you went back to the PNW ( completely destroyed area now ) I literally just left the PNW , sold everything and moved to Thailand to stay...

Look , everywhere has its problems and things to overcome , if you have respect for the country of Thailand , the people , and the culture...........it truly is one of the most beautiful places to live πŸ™

Being on a holiday is completely different than living here though , definitely have to enjoy the culture and country , and not live in the bars and gogo's ( LIKE ALL THE COMPLAINERS DO ) and to be totally respectful and honest $3000 is a good monthly budget starting point

GOOD LUCK BROTHER πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘
Donna ************
Book your next trip πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­
Giorgio ******
drink smoke etc

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TC *************
Its easy to get over your condition , just buy another ticket and come over without delay 😎
Steve **********
Return is only cure.
Paul ********
You've been bitten by the Thailand bug dude! And ... there is no antidote πŸ•Ά
Ronald ******
I’m booked for august can’t come quick enough
Ronald ******
Definitely
Madz ******
Book another flight πŸ‘πŸ½
Robert *******
Still feeling it after my last visit 10 years ago!.
Colin *********************
I returned home on Thursday and booked my next flights on Friday. That works πŸ˜„
Rene ********
Thai massage locally, that will really make you miss the prices
David ********
Think of a long term plan , do you want to live there ! Do you have money! How old are you and how much you would need , if you don’t have money , how then you need to start a pension and save for later in your life
Sherry ********
Thailand has that effect it happened to us and now 6 months latrr we live here
Andy **********
Find a way of staying permanently if you like it so much, and don't just say it's impossible, many have come and never returned to their home land.
Bob **********
Very Common
Peter *********
Plan to return..start planning it out.. I go to Thailand 3 times a year, and always enjoy planning each trip.
Tony *********
Yes I suffer from that 555 so now I go to Thailand every 10 weeks to overcome it . Plus it's becoming my second home to be with my wife so I will eventually stop coming back to Australia
Bob ********
Have a look at cheap tickets, pull a sicky and go for. 4 days no luggage, sandwich on the plane, costs the same as a night out in Australia
Carlos *********
Start looking and planning your next trip. Some of it could be jet lag and adjusting to your new surroundings. Talk to friends and look at your photos,( relive the fun in memory). Hope it helps.
Brad **********
Just start planning your next visit πŸ‘

It’s nice to have something to look forward to!!!
Iliyan ***********
Yes it's normal. Book your next trip and keep in touch with your Thai friends 😊
Frank **********
It's not like the world's coming to an end. Just deal with it.
Nathan ***********
Book next holiday
Nigel **************
Book a return flight now. Then look forward to the next trip
Stu **********
I can’t wait to feel the same think I’m depress cause everyone is there and I’m still home counting down πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Mike ********
Start planning your next trip it's the only way lol
Kel *******
Yeh book your next trip, buy Thai beer , go to china town or if in Sydney go to Thai town
Robert ********
The best advice……..just pack your bag and go back!!!!! You know you want to πŸ‘πŸ€£
Dennis **********
Book your next trip even if it's 12 months ahead you will feel better
Dennis **********
David Speed and the worst part is that sad miserable trip to the airport on the way back home
David *******
@Brandon ***********
I can not describe the happiness i feel riding the airport link from the airport, past the greenery and older architecture, towards getting into Bangkok and what feels like an Asian New York. Getting off at Phayathai and listening to the hustle and bustle and feeling the heat. Can not put a price on that!!! Only 14 weeks to go βŒ›
Brandon ************
@Dennis *********
This is scientifically true. They did a study and found that the happiest part of a trip is actually the anticipation leading up to the trip. People are actually happier before the trip than they are on the trip itself! You always need something to look forward to.
Manivong ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank everyone for the good advice, I really appreciate it 😁
Emilio *******
Thailand is going to 60 day visa on arrival soon
Lew ***********
I went to GRCC so lived in your area and I don’t BLAME you for having depression!

Only thing I miss about the PNW is the food… but compared to Thailand the food is nothing

I’m preparing to move back to BKK (grew up there)

Best thing is to plan for future visits! Something to look forward to
Armando **********
Go find some Chang beer. Lol
Graeme ******
Yep normal I feel it each time I'm back homeπŸ™ƒ
James *********
JW Blue πŸ˜€
Brian *********
Go back now
Juliet *******
Book again we always do 😁
Steve **********
Start planning the next trip. Even if it’s 4-5 months away it gives you a specific target to countdown.
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