All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but too much play can leave Jack duller. For Generation Y, night is the new day and partying is the new nirvana. Partying seems to have become a lifestyle not only for the rich and famous, but also for those who believe in ‘work hard, party harder’. And as the holiday party season picks up tempo, there is no holding back the revellers.
However, a long stint of partying comes with its set of repercussions. The fatigue and stress of non-stop partying and the sudden vacuum after the festive cheer settles down can be unnerving. Why does it get so gloomy post the partying spree?
Fashion designing student Santu Misra says, “The crave for a rave has taken over our lives so much that we slide into depression when we don’t party. We either feel exhausted, sad or depressed. I feel down in the dumps because suddenly there is this big void after the spree of festive events, and my friends retreat into their shells and get busy with their regular lives.”
The stress levels are so high when one is partying for a prolonged period that one usually ends up forgetting that this a momentary respite and when they go back to their normal routine, they feel miserable.
“It’s like Monday blues. When you’re back at work, suddenly you start missing the holiday feel that your senses got accustomed to and then you cannot concentrate on work and end up feeling gloomy and bogged down by work,” shares Nisha Joshi, a software professional.
However, for mediaperson and author Faraaz Kazi, who juggles two jobs, handles a company and writes books, the yearend gloominess is because of unfulfilled expectations.
He says, “During this time of the year I feel depressed due to the fact that another year has gone by and somehow I haven’t done all that I could have. When I get invited to parties, the sight of people dancing, rejoicing and wishing each other seems a mere illusion.”