Awareness helps. Knowing that you need to treat yourself with more kindness then usual helps, too.
I often find coming home from these sorts of things to be both overwhelming and underwhelming. I'm suddenly surrounded by friends and family and snuggles and such, all wanting my attention and snuggles and to see me cause it's been so long. But at the same time, the sense of singular purpose and mission that comes with these trips is gone.
When possible, scheduling a week off after a big trip helps some - lets one ease back into the changes.
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Date: 2005-08-08 04:47 pm (UTC)I often find coming home from these sorts of things to be both overwhelming and underwhelming. I'm suddenly surrounded by friends and family and snuggles and such, all wanting my attention and snuggles and to see me cause it's been so long. But at the same time, the sense of singular purpose and mission that comes with these trips is gone.
When possible, scheduling a week off after a big trip helps some - lets one ease back into the changes.