Post Coldplay concert depression

Coldplayfangirl · 30-04-2012, 03:35 AM

So, has anyone else suffered from this before? Lol

I seem to be in a state of post concert depression ever since the concert on Tuesday ended! There is this empty void inside of me, and I have nothing left to look forward to! My life is meaningless!....Okay, maybe I'm being a little over dramatic.

But I really have been pretty down since the concert ended. I mean, who knows the next time I'll get to see them? And the worst part, I think I'm suffering from partial amnesia! I can't seem to remember every little thing form the concert like I wanted to. I feel like I should have savored the moment more, and a feeling of regret has set in. Please tell me I'm not the only one who this has happened to!

TecHniCoLoR_MX · 30-04-2012, 04:34 AM

^^^^Story of my life atm. I was waiting since December to see them last night. It was amazing! I'm not depressed...but I personally feel complete. So to speak. But I guess the next thing to look forward to is summer.

juanif94 · 30-04-2012, 06:55 AM

I know what you mean! I've had this feeling before, the empty feeling is really horrible. But you have to think that you'll see them again in the future, for sure. I'll give you my example, I saw them in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2 years and 2 months ago. After the concert finished, I felt a bit sad because all of it happened too fast and, like you, I didn't know when I was going to see them again. You know, it takes a lot of time to the bands to go back to South America again. I went to other gigs and I had a great time in all of them, until one good day, and because life is weird and unpredictable, I bought tickets to see them for the second time here at Washington DC. Totally different place and crowd. But what I want you to know from this is that it doesn't matter where or when, you will see them again for sure if that's what you really want!

As for the amnesia, don't worry, it happens every time. I went to plenty of concerts (the ones on my sig are just a few

) and it happened to me every single time, I don't know why really, maybe because of the shock of seeing one of your favorite bands performing in front of you, but you shouldn't regret of anything, you know you saw them and that you had a great time and that's what really counts!

I'm still waiting for July 9th

Comicforce · 30-04-2012, 06:57 AM

No you aren't alone. It's a very real phenomenon. I think it's called The Coldplay Come down. We wait SO long to see them.. then all that excitement. It's only natural you feel down after.

I would recommend anyone who can to write it all down, so you don't forget it.. Do your own review, even if you never share it with anyone. Write it, so you remember. I went as far as recording all my day, from the queuing up all day, to what I had for lunch. It didn't stop the depression, but it did let me go back anytime I wanted and relive the day.

You will be OK.. it just takes a week or so. Big hugs.

LoryABjerre · 30-04-2012, 07:42 AM

not the depression is of big sadness and melancholy

you should live the moment of the concert and write everything have said Row. good idea

I'll never go to a concert, because it's impossible. it is the most popular band in the world. not approach them. or buy tickets etc..
So if I'm meeting and only outside gigs, but would be a miracle.

I've had amnesia. when a singer is standing in front almost always and never look in your direction . this is a experiance to feel alien and missed everything the concert lol

l0wxo2 · 30-04-2012, 08:31 AM

This happens to me OFTEN because I usually tend to see them a few times in a row after not seeing them awhile. It eventually goes away... I try to go to other concerts, which helps a lot.

anacaren08 · 30-04-2012, 08:44 AM

ah!!! finally I know I am not alone!! im suffering through this right now

no amount of looking at pics and videos and looking at my confetti will help.

I wish it were April 27 & 28 again!! and yes, i understand the amnesia thing too...

Cobalt · 30-04-2012, 10:00 AM

You're seriously likening a feeling of emptiness after a concert is over to a srs mental health issue?

Wow guys.

funkenstein · 30-04-2012, 11:23 AM

It does get easier as the days go on. I have been waiting since the 14th March 2009. Last time I got a bit carried away and felt the need to take heaps of photos. When they come here again I'll definitely enjoy every minute with my own eyes.

Blue Nails · 30-04-2012, 04:05 PM

I think music fans do call this 'Post Concert Depression'.

You're definitely not alone!
It happened to me once, when I saw Coldplay for the first time in 2009, and I assume it only happens with your very favourite band/artist.

Please do take into account this is in no way comparable to a real (clinical) depression, like Cobalt said. It's a luxury problem. That may sound harsh right now, but it is true.

It makes perfect sense. Not only because you feel like now you have nothing to look forward to, also because during those two hours your body produced endorphins and other 'happy hormones' that made you feel really good. You were on a emotional and physical 'high', so in a way this is just like a 'low' people experience after they've used drugs, alcohol, sugar, etc. You're hungover, that's all.

As for the amnesia, don't worry about it, don't regret anything. Your brain has been all over the place during the concert, it's only normal that you don't remember every single detail. Also, it may look worse because you're so obsessed with it.

It's probably best to take a break from Coldplay, but I don't think you will. I certainly didn't back then!
So the other option is: enjoy their music and talk about them. This forum can be of great help.
Try not to feel down when you think about them, Coldplay are a band of happiness.

Seeing other bands will help you realize there's more than just Coldplay. So, plan things you like, and try to pull yourself out of there.

anacaren08 · 30-04-2012, 05:32 PM

Yea, im not at all saying it's anything close to depression, im a psyc major im well aware of what the actual disorder is. Post coldplay concert depression shouldnt be taken too serious, i think we all know that. I know i feel sad that such an amazing experience is over but ill be over it

i think this is a good thread to talk about it until we do get over it

Tash · 30-04-2012, 05:47 PM

First world problems

illuvcoldplay · 30-04-2012, 06:06 PM

That's exactly how i felt after I went to my first Coldplay gig. I was estatic but then depression came because I wanted to go to another and another show, but I will see them soon again so hopefully I will be in a better position to handle my post depression blues.

Twisted mind · 30-04-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tash;5288010
First world problems

Blue Nails · 30-04-2012, 07:09 PM

Well, it obviously is a first world problem, but it's still a problem and it's interesting to talk about.

30-04-2012, 03:35 AM	#1
Coldplayfangirl Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 20 My Mood: Location: USA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 42 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Post Coldplay concert depression So, has anyone else suffered from this before? Lol I seem to be in a state of post concert depression ever since the concert on Tuesday ended! There is this empty void inside of me, and I have nothing left to look forward to! My life is meaningless!....Okay, maybe I'm being a little over dramatic. But I really have been pretty down since the concert ended. I mean, who knows the next time I'll get to see them? And the worst part, I think I'm suffering from partial amnesia! I can't seem to remember every little thing form the concert like I wanted to. I feel like I should have savored the moment more, and a feeling of regret has set in. Please tell me I'm not the only one who this has happened to!

30-04-2012, 04:34 AM	#2
TecHniCoLoR_MX On a bridge in the park Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,420 My Mood: Location: Northern California Gender: Country: Chat posts: 22 Thanks given: 616 Thanked 357 Times in 293 Posts	^^^^Story of my life atm. I was waiting since December to see them last night. It was amazing! I'm not depressed...but I personally feel complete. So to speak. But I guess the next thing to look forward to is summer. __________________ *4.28.12 San Jose*

30-04-2012, 06:55 AM	#3
juanif94 Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,981 Location: Potomac, MD, United States Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I know what you mean! I've had this feeling before, the empty feeling is really horrible. But you have to think that you'll see them again in the future, for sure. I'll give you my example, I saw them in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2 years and 2 months ago. After the concert finished, I felt a bit sad because all of it happened too fast and, like you, I didn't know when I was going to see them again. You know, it takes a lot of time to the bands to go back to South America again. I went to other gigs and I had a great time in all of them, until one good day, and because life is weird and unpredictable, I bought tickets to see them for the second time here at Washington DC. Totally different place and crowd. But what I want you to know from this is that it doesn't matter where or when, you will see them again for sure if that's what you really want! As for the amnesia, don't worry, it happens every time. I went to plenty of concerts (the ones on my sig are just a few ) and it happened to me every single time, I don't know why really, maybe because of the shock of seeing one of your favorite bands performing in front of you, but you shouldn't regret of anything, you know you saw them and that you had a great time and that's what really counts! I'm still waiting for July 9th __________________ Oasis - 3.5.09 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Coldplay - 26.2.10 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Guns N Roses - 18.3.10 - Montevideo, Uruguay Beady Eye - 2.11.11 - Montevideo, Uruguay Kasabian - 20.3.12 - Washington D.C, USA Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - 28.3.12 - Washington D.C, USA Arctic Monkeys & The Black Keys - 18.5.12 - Columbia, MD Keane - 14.6.12 - N. Bethesda, USA Coldplay - 9.7.12 - Washington D.C, USA

30-04-2012, 06:57 AM	#4
Comicforce Cake Brigade Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5,247 My Mood: Location: In a suit of armour on Ebay - hoping. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,276 Thanked 1,169 Times in 399 Posts	No you aren't alone. It's a very real phenomenon. I think it's called The Coldplay Come down. We wait SO long to see them.. then all that excitement. It's only natural you feel down after. I would recommend anyone who can to write it all down, so you don't forget it.. Do your own review, even if you never share it with anyone. Write it, so you remember. I went as far as recording all my day, from the queuing up all day, to what I had for lunch. It didn't stop the depression, but it did let me go back anytime I wanted and relive the day. You will be OK.. it just takes a week or so. Big hugs. __________________ \|<3 AEIOU \|<3 Pooger rules Coldpapers - Coldplay wallpapers and Videos& Tumblr & Yea Olde Giffe Shoppe - Coldplay gifs.. 24th November 2011 - Little Noise Sessions - Hackney / 9th December 2011 - O2 Arena - London / 2nd June 2012 - Emirates Stadium - London/ 7th August 2012 - Chicago IL - USA / 6th September 2012 - The Hague - The Netherlands

30-04-2012, 08:31 AM	#6
l0wxo2 I Saw Sparks Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,559 My Mood: Location: the city by the bay Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	This happens to me OFTEN because I usually tend to see them a few times in a row after not seeing them awhile. It eventually goes away... I try to go to other concerts, which helps a lot. __________________ 04/29/05 Las Vegas,NV 08/20/05 Irvine,CA 02/03/06 Las Vegas,NV 07/19/08 Las Vegas, NV 11/22/08 SLC, UT 7/16/09 Chula Vista,CA 07/18/09 Carson,CA 07/19/09 Irvine,CA 08/05/11 Lollapalooza Chicago,IL 09/15/2011 ACL Taping 09/16/11 ACL Festival 09/23/11 Iheartradio Festival Las Vegas, NV 10/17/11 Ellen Taping Burbank, CA 04/27/12 and 04/28/12 San Jose, CA 05/04/12 Hollywood Bowl 05/05/12 KROQ Weenie Roast Irvine, CA 06/22/12 and 06/23/12 Dallas, TX

30-04-2012, 07:42 AM	#5
LoryABjerre Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,937 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 92 Thanked 315 Times in 212 Posts	not the depression is of big sadness and melancholy you should live the moment of the concert and write everything have said Row. good idea I'll never go to a concert, because it's impossible. it is the most popular band in the world. not approach them. or buy tickets etc.. So if I'm meeting and only outside gigs, but would be a miracle. I've had amnesia. when a singer is standing in front almost always and never look in your direction . this is a experiance to feel alien and missed everything the concert lol

30-04-2012, 08:44 AM	#7
anacaren08 Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,436 My Mood: Location: California Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	ah!!! finally I know I am not alone!! im suffering through this right now no amount of looking at pics and videos and looking at my confetti will help. I wish it were April 27 & 28 again!! and yes, i understand the amnesia thing too... __________________ Life needs a replay button. I would replay Friday night. At LEAST 42 times! 8/5/11 Lollapalooza

30-04-2012, 10:00 AM	#8
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,297 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 10 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 163 Times in 118 Posts	You're seriously likening a feeling of emptiness after a concert is over to a srs mental health issue? Wow guys.

30-04-2012, 11:23 AM	#9
funkenstein Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 498 My Mood: Location: 10th dimension Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	It does get easier as the days go on. I have been waiting since the 14th March 2009. Last time I got a bit carried away and felt the need to take heaps of photos. When they come here again I'll definitely enjoy every minute with my own eyes. __________________ Coldplay Sydney 14/03/09 Sydney 17/11/12 and the night over Sydney lay...

30-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#10
Blue Nails Imke. Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,283 Location: a little row boat Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 249 Times in 96 Posts	I think music fans do call this 'Post Concert Depression'. You're definitely not alone! It happened to me once, when I saw Coldplay for the first time in 2009, and I assume it only happens with your very favourite band/artist. Please do take into account this is in no way comparable to a real (clinical) depression, like Cobalt said. It's a luxury problem. That may sound harsh right now, but it is true. It makes perfect sense. Not only because you feel like now you have nothing to look forward to, also because during those two hours your body produced endorphins and other 'happy hormones' that made you feel really good. You were on a emotional and physical 'high', so in a way this is just like a 'low' people experience after they've used drugs, alcohol, sugar, etc. You're hungover, that's all. As for the amnesia, don't worry about it, don't regret anything. Your brain has been all over the place during the concert, it's only normal that you don't remember every single detail. Also, it may look worse because you're so obsessed with it. It's probably best to take a break from Coldplay, but I don't think you will. I certainly didn't back then! So the other option is: enjoy their music and talk about them. This forum can be of great help. Try not to feel down when you think about them, Coldplay are a band of happiness. Seeing other bands will help you realize there's more than just Coldplay. So, plan things you like, and try to pull yourself out of there.

30-04-2012, 05:32 PM	#11
anacaren08 Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,436 My Mood: Location: California Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Yea, im not at all saying it's anything close to depression, im a psyc major im well aware of what the actual disorder is. Post coldplay concert depression shouldnt be taken too serious, i think we all know that. I know i feel sad that such an amazing experience is over but ill be over it i think this is a good thread to talk about it until we do get over it __________________ Life needs a replay button. I would replay Friday night. At LEAST 42 times! 8/5/11 Lollapalooza

30-04-2012, 05:47 PM	#12
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,454 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 234 Thanked 4,028 Times in 1,878 Posts	First world problems __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

30-04-2012, 06:06 PM	#13
illuvcoldplay Chrissylicious Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,344 My Mood: Location: in between Guy and Chris Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	That's exactly how i felt after I went to my first Coldplay gig. I was estatic but then depression came because I wanted to go to another and another show, but I will see them soon again so hopefully I will be in a better position to handle my post depression blues. __________________ With COLDPLAY in my life I will never be LOST We'll be glowing in the dark, dreaming of Paradise COLDPLAY & JAYZ at Wembley 19/09/2009, Emirates 04/06/2012, Ethiad 10/06/2012

30-04-2012, 06:30 PM	#14
Twisted mind TICKLE TICKLE Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12,114 Location: in FUCKLAND Chat posts: 33 Thanks given: 420 Thanked 1,035 Times in 446 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tash;5288010 First world problems __________________ ~ DeviantArt ~ Coldplay Fanart thread Cologne 12.9.2008 Düsseldorf 27.8.2009 Wembley 19.9.2009 Cologne 15.12.2011 Cologne 4.9.2012 Leipzig 14.9.2012 Hannover 22.9.2012

30-04-2012, 07:09 PM	#15
Blue Nails Imke. Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,283 Location: a little row boat Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 249 Times in 96 Posts	Well, it obviously is a first world problem, but it's still a problem and it's interesting to talk about.