Sub drop

[CupcakeSparklies]

So I am experiencing sub drop or as I like to call it little drop after visiting my Daddy for a week ish. I am having problems adjusting back into "regular life". I am sad and depressed. I know this is just something to kinda just get through, but what kinda things help other people who have experienced this? Right now I am just trying to distract myself with things to do. Is there anything else I should be doing?

[Daddy Bear 77]

It helped me to remember when I met my sweet little squirrel for the first time that it wasn't going from wonderful to bad but good to wonderful to very good. We connected very well and it showed how solid of a future we have together. It also helped to just accept I was sad we parted, and to let myself just feel the sadness and let my body finish experiencing the emotion.  I also started preparing for our next meeting by finding ways to save up for the flight and continue improving myself to be the best partner and Daddy I can be for her. I'm sorry you are feeling sad it's incredibly understandable and I hope you two can do some cool virtual things and see each other soon. 

[redruffle41]

Best problem everrrr.... 

No for reals. I get it. I've been long distance with my Daddy for.... 54 days....who's counting tho. And it's a lot to manage. For me, I do a little bit similar to Daddy Bear. I take care of myself cuz it's what I need/want to do to be proud of myself. Also I know Daddy is proud and happy that I'm doing well (not that he would be mad if I struggle but making him happy makes me happy). And ALSO I take all my problems and feelings to Daddy. All the time. If I can and within reason (like I make sure I journal or pray or whatever to put myself in the responsible seat but I also let daddy know if I'm just sad or need a hug. And then another hug and another).

I fully expect you to feel sad and kinda listless.....I would say you must allow yourself that. But slowly start to do the things that you know might make u feel better.  You gotta enjoy your life for you ya know?  Maybe one thing u need is a shirt, blankie or stuffy that smells like him? But only so thoughts of him make you smile. If u notice getting super sad then u must try it best to distract yourself. The thing that works for me is watching old movies and things that I know Daddy wouldnt like but I do (like British period romance dramas 😂)

And one more thing: adulting sucks!!! And it sucks a lot especially when juxtaposed with Daddy times..... You're just straight up dealing with transition. So be gentle with yourself. Wear comfy soft things and pine your heart out if needed. Just don't eat too much bad candy and food about it 😆. And go take a walk and breathe fresh air and fill your lungs. All that energy is for you and your life. You get to live and decide how you handle what happens to you. So, how would you like it to look when you face this aspect of life?

[BabyPoppy]

@CupcakeSparklies

This is so difficult.  I'm so sorry you are going through this. 🫂

I usually struggle for days after littlespace with a daddy. A few things that help me are regular check-ins with daddy and safe friends, keeping my routine, coloring and cartoons, being in the sunshine, exercise, healthy foods, and lotsa water. I know it sounds simple, but things that keep me calm and kinda happy are the best. I tend to isolate and avoid people and activities I enjoy, so I try to build those things into my daily life and keep myself going.