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Title: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: PLUMPKIN on May 28, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
Fanime Stages of Grief
-Denial: "Fanime is not over! I need to pick out a cosplay to wear tomorrow!"
-Anger: "Why does Fanime have to end?  This isn't fair!"
-Bargaining: "I'll do anything to have another day at Fanime!"
-Depression: "I'm so sad that Fanime is over.  I want to hole up in my room until 2013."
-Acceptance: "I can't wait 'til Fanime 2013!  I'm already planning my next cosplay!"

Seems like I'm still in the depression phase, hence this post.  What about you guys?  Has the post-con depression hit yet?
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: L0Lpants on May 28, 2012, 11:54:43 PM
Quote from: PLUMPKIN on May 28, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
Fanime Stages of Grief
-Denial: "Fanime is not over! I need to pick out a cosplay to wear tomorrow!"
-Anger: "Why does Fanime have to end?  This isn't fair!"
-Bargaining: "I'll do anything to have another day at Fanime!"
-Depression: "I'm so sad that Fanime is over.  I want to hole up in my room until 2013."
-Acceptance: "I can't wait 'til Fanime 2013!  I'm already planning my next cosplay!"

Seems like I'm still in the depression phase, hence this post.  What about you guys?  Has the post-con depression hit yet?

i've been at Acceptance since I left the con center in the early evening. 5 years of going to these things will that to you...
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: xkuramaxhieix on May 29, 2012, 12:05:51 AM
I don't regret fanime being over.

I just regret not buying some certain stuff that I didn't even know about until after I'd left.

*sigh*

I may never be able to get my hands on it again. *sigh*
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: twilghtsora123 on May 29, 2012, 12:15:33 AM
I have partly "depression", but living through "acception" after Fanime is over!
My first time may not be the best, but it's not the worst either!
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: amaya_JDB on May 29, 2012, 12:20:53 AM
Still in the levels of depression right now  :'(
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: echoshadow on May 29, 2012, 12:51:30 AM
Now that Fanime is over, I feel a bit empty inside. On the bright side the anime con season officially begins. As for me I have AM2, AX, Sacanime, and a few other 1 or 2 day cons.

But still that's not enough to compare to the awesomeness of Fanime.
Till next year!!
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: PinkHairSasuke on May 29, 2012, 06:37:28 AM
I'm already on acceptance, actually I'm already starting and working on a new cosplay. I had to help my Fanime noobs through this depression syndrome though haha

Quote from: echoshadow on May 29, 2012, 12:51:30 AM
Now that Fanime is over, I feel a bit empty inside. On the bright side the anime con season officially begins. As for me I have AM2, AX, Sacanime, and a few other 1 or 2 day cons.

But still that's not enough to compare to the awesomeness of Fanime.
Till next year!!


Same here! I have a couple cons coming up as well.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: kohana ichibana on May 29, 2012, 07:34:43 AM
I think I'm in Acceptance but how I generally feel is "I'm too tired to go to work today... can I just skip it and sleep all day? =_="
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Maskenlav on May 29, 2012, 08:29:52 AM
I'm at ACCEPTANCE as well since my very first 2 fanime cons were in BARGAINING mode so I grew into letting it pass lol
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Miyu_Mya on May 29, 2012, 01:10:48 PM
I've been coming to the con for 5 years and I still get depression mode. Fanime 2012 went really quick for me this year. I don't want to go back into the dramatic world. I want to stay with Fanime.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: sioda_mactiir on May 29, 2012, 02:13:13 PM
I'm somewhere in between depression and acceptance. I am quite sad it is over, but accept it cause I am making plans for next year already
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: crystalsoul on May 29, 2012, 02:39:43 PM
well this years depression is definitely not as bad as last years, which was horrible btw.

but never the less i already miss being in a small fantasy world in which everyone is dressed in awesome costumes and there is anime all around me :<


now i gotta wait 360 days till next year sadly.

o well, back to a normal boring reality again :/
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: saiko-chriskun on May 29, 2012, 02:45:39 PM
don't let post-con depression take over! join the #fanime irc channel (http://animelair.com)! :D (and if you're in the south bay we do meetups)
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Xanreo on May 29, 2012, 05:37:32 PM
Somewhere between bargaining and depression.
I know there are several cons coming up and I'm going to have a blast at AX but I'd trade it all in a heartbeat for Fanime.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: cutiebunny on May 29, 2012, 05:46:58 PM
I'm a fan of the 13 step program, whereby the 13th step means you go back to whatever bad habit you had in the first place.

I have AM2 and AX to look forward to.  And since Fanime 2012 did not elicit the same OMG reaction I had at Fanime 2011, it was much easier to breeze to the acceptance phase.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: AbsolutelyCursed on May 29, 2012, 05:49:54 PM
I'm in the Acceptance stage. Just now having ideas of what I want to cosplay for next year. I'm just hoping that the convention center expansion will be done by next Fanime and have the return of the fountains.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: M on May 29, 2012, 06:08:29 PM
Where's the step where I just want to sleep for a year? :)
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: PLUMPKIN on May 29, 2012, 06:11:20 PM
Quote from: MPLe on May 29, 2012, 06:08:29 PM
Where's the step where I just want to sleep for a year? :)

That would go under the depression stage.  Join the club!
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: kookiekween99 on May 29, 2012, 07:46:29 PM
The worst part about Fanime being over is having to go to school the next day and work on final projects. x_x

At least next year, my college spring semester ends a week before Fanime, so after con I can safely sleep for a week. :D

I'd say that puts me in depression at the moment. Acceptance seems way too uppity and cheerful.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Rhornez on May 29, 2012, 10:30:07 PM
i only have the regret part of it, meaning I regret not talking to any girls :/ or trying to meet new people
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Raydere on May 30, 2012, 12:52:17 AM
I was thinking about holding a get-together for friends I met at Fanime next weekend or after, but finances (and the tendancy for social outings I host to fail) and the fact that I barely made any new friends kinda gives me second thoughts about that.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Mango Bunny on May 30, 2012, 12:56:01 AM
Acceptance is where I am. Planning for next year!

I was entirely confused when I had to get up for work the next day. "Is there an event I'm attending???" were my thoughts as a groggily drove away from my house.

No, Tired Me, just work.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Xanreo on May 30, 2012, 01:48:28 AM
Quote from: Mango Bunny on May 30, 2012, 12:56:01 AM
I was entirely confused when I had to get up for work the next day. "Is there an event I'm attending???" were my thoughts as a groggily drove away from my house.

Something similar happened to me.
When I woke up in my room, I thought I was still dreaming because all I could think about was being at Fanime.

... maybe I'm still in the denial stage.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Dawnshadow on May 30, 2012, 08:45:13 PM
I have the depression bad. D:

On the first night away from the con, I woke up at 2:30 AM in a pitch black room. My first thought was 'where am I?' or 'how did I get here?'. I ended up in this half sleep/trance thing and in my dream, people that I know told me that I fainted while I was in my fursuit at the convention. They then told me that they carried me to the room to rest and that I had missed the rest of the convention. D: I can't remember if my dream self cried or I cried when I was partly awake.

That was an odd state of mind. :P
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Haunterluvcookies on May 30, 2012, 09:49:09 PM
Quote from: PLUMPKIN on May 28, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
Fanime Stages of Grief
-Denial: "Fanime is not over! I need to pick out a cosplay to wear tomorrow!"
-Anger: "Why does Fanime have to end?  This isn't fair!"
-Bargaining: "I'll do anything to have another day at Fanime!"
-Depression: "I'm so sad that Fanime is over.  I want to hole up in my room until 2013."
-Acceptance: "I can't wait 'til Fanime 2013!  I'm already planning my next cosplay!"

Seems like I'm still in the depression phase, hence this post.  What about you guys?  Has the post-con depression hit yet?

I think I have hit Depression.

Me and my friend decided that I was going to hide under the bed and she was going to hide behind the ironing bored in our hotel room until next fanime.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Angelx624 on May 31, 2012, 10:02:50 PM
I'm between the depression and acceptance phases. I'm sad Fanime 2012 is over, but am already planning out 2013. ^^ I'm excited for next year's theme, which is Gothic Fairy Tale. :'D One thing comes to mind when I think of the theme, and it's definitely helping me plan out my cosplays. ^____^
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: spycker on June 01, 2012, 10:51:23 AM
im in depression mode, i didnt meet new people like i wanted to and didnt buy enough stuff!
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Miyu_Mya on June 01, 2012, 04:24:20 PM
My post-con has just gotten worst. I was trying to organize the pictures i took on my iphone and accidentally deleted all the Fanime pics I took with it.  :'(
All my doctor who pics as well as the furry gathering. Gone. *Tear* And Boximus Prime!!
I'm so bummed.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Bushido on June 01, 2012, 09:21:46 PM
I'm at acceptance since this year's Fanime wasn't that great. Plus I got a troop tomorrow so I can still be in costume. My only regret is not meeting more people than I could.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Firemage1000 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:21 PM
Acceptance. I had a superb time and lots of fun. sad its over, but I've got AX and sacanime coming up. Don't forget about fanime 2013!
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: DJ_Reverb on June 01, 2012, 10:23:13 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on May 31, 2012, 10:02:50 PM
I'm between the depression and acceptance phases. I'm sad Fanime 2012 is over, but am already planning out 2013. ^^ I'm excited for next year's theme, which is Gothic Fairy Tale. :'D One thing comes to mind when I think of the theme, and it's definitely helping me plan out my cosplays. ^____^

I'm in the same mood minus the cosplay. Also debating working as a dealer or being a volunteer.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Dawnshadow on June 02, 2012, 12:23:56 AM
Quote from: Miyu_Mya on June 01, 2012, 04:24:20 PM
My post-con has just gotten worst. I was trying to organize the pictures i took on my iphone and accidentally deleted all the Fanime pics I took with it.  :'(
All my doctor who pics as well as the furry gathering. Gone. *Tear* And Boximus Prime!!
I'm so bummed.

I hate it when that happens. D:
My sister did that last year for a Disneyland trip. D:
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Angelx624 on June 04, 2012, 05:54:17 AM
Quote from: DJ_Reverb on June 01, 2012, 10:23:13 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on May 31, 2012, 10:02:50 PM
I'm between the depression and acceptance phases. I'm sad Fanime 2012 is over, but am already planning out 2013. ^^ I'm excited for next year's theme, which is Gothic Fairy Tale. :'D One thing comes to mind when I think of the theme, and it's definitely helping me plan out my cosplays. ^____^

I'm in the same mood minus the cosplay. Also debating working as a dealer or being a volunteer.
I see. xDD To me, next year's theme just SCREAMS Versailles. 8D And I'm talking about the band. :P
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Touya no Miko on June 04, 2012, 12:58:50 PM
I'm at Acceptance. This is possibly my eighth year at Fanime, so I'm not as affected than I was 5 years ago. Plus there was quite a bit of con drama going on with my group, so wouldn't call this my best year. Still loved it though, and already making plans for next year.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Tony on June 05, 2012, 09:20:08 AM
Quote from: PLUMPKIN on May 29, 2012, 06:11:20 PM
Quote from: MPLe on May 29, 2012, 06:08:29 PM
Where's the step where I just want to sleep for a year? :)

That would go under the depression stage.  Join the club!
Ah - but you see, staff undergo an entirely different kind of psychosis after FanimeCon. It's less "PCD", more "PCPTSD". Symptoms include confusion, desperate eating, and calling ConOps upon waking.

For example: last night, I woke up trying to figure out how we could schedule an additional panel for Asamiya-san.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Peacebunnie on June 06, 2012, 12:06:12 AM
I've now completed my transition to Acceptance - I have my next cosplay idea and the planning has begun.

Seeing as I could already wear a different cosplay every day next year (including Day 0), I don't know where I can fit it in, but it ought to be an interesting time planning my weekend in 2013 X'D
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: sioda_mactiir on June 07, 2012, 09:55:19 PM
I'm still kinda depressed about it being over, but am in acceptance. already have plans for next year.

oh the evil plans I have. bwahahahahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: yggdrasilsys on June 07, 2012, 10:13:04 PM
I live around San Jose and I pass by downtown often. Yesterday I drove by the convention center, saw the fanime banners still on the street lights, and shed a tear.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Xanreo on June 08, 2012, 02:44:29 AM
Quote from: yggdrasilsys on June 07, 2012, 10:13:04 PM
Yesterday I drove by the convention center, saw the fanime banners still on the street lights, and shed a tear.


I laugh at this but deep down I have a sad.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: Glitch on June 08, 2012, 06:38:15 PM
I never left anime. My surroundings simply morphed into an ugly, unanime form.
Title: Re: Post-Con Depression Support Group 2012
Post by: HunterZero on June 08, 2012, 09:28:18 PM
Now comes planing for the other conventions and my european vacation! After that, time to start working on 2013.

I deal with it by hanging out in #fanime, sleeping, eating and working.

Oh, and Judo. I get beat up a lot.