Break-up therapy: GO TO WDW!

[Bob Saget]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother who may as well of been my mother in 2000. She had a major heart attack in front of me while I was 9 months pregnant. I hate to be the cliche but it does get better over time. I am so glad you found a good way to get "out of your head" for a little bit.

Sorry to hear about grandmother, CLandrum.

I think it was Dr. Oz who was talking on his show once about the power of vacations/roadtrips. They don't have to be drawn-out, elaborate, expensive, etc. But simply taking off for awhile to get a change of scenery is great for both physical & mental reasons. The same can be said for laughter & simply feeling happy. Likewise, a getaway to WDW does all three in one. Never neglect your escape time, whether it be to Disney or elsewhere.

 

[Britt]

Losing the Bob Saget act to be serious for a monent..
I lost my mother this past summer due to a severe stroke. It was the roughest thing I've ever experienced in my entire life, and I don't know if I'll ever fully get over the pain. Back in August, I was nearly at breaking point & took off to WDW for just a couple days. It wasn't a long trip by any means, but it did do wonders just to get away and recharge the mental batteries. So yes, escaping to WDW (or anywhere away from the norm) is great medicine for the soul, especially during stressful times.

Sorry to hear about your breakup. Hope you have a great trip!

Im so sorry to hear that :'(

 

[Britt]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother who may as well of been my mother in 2000. She had a major heart attack in front of me while I was 9 months pregnant. I hate to be the cliche but it does get better over time. I am so glad you found a good way to get "out of your head" for a little bit.

That is just terrible I'm sorry to hear that Cl

 

[FettFan]

After attempting to peacefully resolve things with my estranged fiance on Saturday, she came out in full-force bi-atch mode today and basically told me that she hated me and never wants to see me again. It's a shame really, her first trip to WDW was with me this past summer. That's OK, I'm much better off without her.

So what's the ONLY thing that can make me feel better?? Another trip to WDW!!! I think I will take a nice trip down there with my brother or sister. I just renewed my annual pass and cannot wait to go see the new Fantasyland. I haven't been there since June and I am ready to go back. I am really pumped to go because it's the one thing that will always make me happy, no matter what. I can easily lose myself there, forget about how horrible the ex-fiance was to me in recent months, and focus on just having a good time. And I'm sure with the awesome WDWMagic fans here, my life will be back to normal in no time! (As normal as a WDWMagic member's life can be, that is ). I have been to WDW enough to not have to worry about thinking of her.

Has anyone else ever used WDW as a therapeutic thing? Anyone ever go there to heal some wounds? Share your experiences.

Did you at least get the ring back? You could eBay that thing, and upgrade to a premium resort.

 

[Fantasmic]

I think, if my OH and I broke up, I would prob take a trip to Disney to clear my head! Would be a long flight alone but hey ho.

I don't want to ever take THAT trip though!

 

[polynesiangirl]

I've used WDW as (expensive) therapy many years. One year the weather was just miserable, my job was driving me crazy, I was tired and grouchy and I finally snapped and told my sister, "Pack your bags, we're going to Disney in like three weeks."

 

[Skibum1970]

I dream of just telling my wife to pack up and we're leaving in ten minutes. I think that it would be so fun to just up and go. With work as it is some days, I get really tempted.

One good thing about Disney therapy is that you almost always enjoy yourself. It's a place that can bring out the smile in anyone.

 

[zjer]

I've been going on therapeutic trips to WDW for years now. Solo of course. I've done everything from trips planned six months in advance to waking up on Monday, deciding I've had enough of the real world, and left that next Wednesday.

I am either a 5 hour drive from Disneyland or a 5 hour flight to Disney World, so whenever I'm down in the dumps I travel to one coast or another.

 

[rodserling27]

Thanks for sharing your stories, and for your kind words. And now it's official: My sister and I are heading to WDW in February for a nice 4-day trip! (Perhaps I'll squeeze a solo trip in there before we go, heh heh!)

Did you at least get the ring back? You could eBay that thing, and upgrade to a premium resort.

No, unfortunately I didn't get it back (worth a lot of money). She told me "I'm keeping the ring," and yet when I asked for one of my guitars back (not worth a lot of money compared to the ring), she said I was selfish for wanting it. Ha!!

 

[flynnibus]

a girl that says 'i hate you' and still wants the ring.. something ain't right :/

 

[Captain Chaos]

Maybe she broke up with you cause you took her to WDW? She was expecting something great but only got tarps, broken AA's, burnt out light bulbs, chipped paint, high prices for mediocre food... And was ed!!!

All joking aside, she seemed like she had a screw loose so maybe it is better off that you find out now she may be a few fries short of a happy meal rather than after you were married... Sucks man.. Keep the chin up... Holidays are upon us... Positive thoughts, nothing but positive thoughts..

***BTW, the first sentences? Joke people...

 

[ImagineerDude]

I've used WDW as (expensive) therapy many years. One year the weather was just miserable, my job was driving me crazy, I was tired and grouchy and I finally snapped and told my sister, "Pack your bags, we're going to Disney in like three weeks."

Ooh how I wish that could happen for me soon

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

a girl that says 'i hate you' and still wants the ring.. something ain't right :/

I agree!
Years ago my cousin got engaged, then un-engaged and she insisted on keeping the ring because she knew how much it cost and did not want him getting the money back. She was a pretty "not right" person. Eventually, she caved and gave it back just to see him one more time basically and he was able to sell it for only 1/4 of what he payed for it. Yikes. Now he's married to someone else with a newborn!

 

[MidwestGirl]

My husband and I are long separated. He takes us to Disney every year for his time with our daughter. It was the one place we were always happy as a family and so can be again, at least for a couple weeks. Sort of family therapy?

 

[Bloopers]

I work part time at Disney so I'm already always there. But aside from that, I go on my personal time at least once a week. Lord knows how much school stresses me the heck out. I don't care if Disney is paying me in scraps or if I'm using all the hard earned money on gas, I just need to be there weekly, no questions asked.

Hope you feel better after your trip! Everyone needs a getaway to Disney every once in a while.

 

[plaz10]

On a trip in high school...I took a friend, Kate with me since I wasn't dating anybody. Kate's EX boyfriend went on a date with someone else while we were in Disney and she was so upset...SHE FLEW HOME. This just boggled my mind because if I were that upset for any reason - the first place I'd want to go is Disney! And this was Kate's first time to Disney!!! Crazy girl...

Hope Disney is just the magic medicine you need!