Post Wedding Depression?

Lots to address here and it's important for you to know how great and brave you are for taking the first step to tell someone how you're feeling on this forum. I hope you realize you're not alone at all. Sometimes the industry can feel so "glossy" it's hard to see past that and understand the come down after the wedding isn't always all sunshine and rainbows If you're no longer taking pleasure in hobbies that used to bring you joy, that could be a sign of something more and you may want to address it with a professional. I think the treadmill and bike are a great idea, have you considered group exercise classes? Yoga or pilates? To get you out and meeting new friends who share your interests? If you happen to be in San Diego, I'll totally go to a class and get coffee with you!! I hope things start to turn around for you!

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Thank you! I wish I was closer, but am all the way across form you in Naples FL! I tried actually sitting down with my H last night and telling him how I felt, but unfortunately, he took it all to heart. So if these feelings continue longer, I will. And I have, I love yoga and spinning so I am gonna continue with my classes, but I am not a social butterfly lol. I also ordered a book last night to read (which made my H upset) called the Conscious Bride, I know its for engaged ladies, but I thought I would give it a try! Thank you again.

Yeah, you need a project. I was lucky, after the wedding I had finals to look forward to (that's sarcasm) so I didn't have any time to feel sad. That's what you need. Throw yourself into a big project and/or a hobby. In fact a hobby would be a great idea because then you can meet people and gather some friends around you. It's important to have friends outside of your relationship.

Post wedding depression is 100% real. My wedding also didn’t go was planned. It was postponed two days due to flash flooding. I was depressed for about 6wks after, just missing the whole process and missing my hobby: wedding planning. This is what I did to pull myself out of it: gym as much as possible (exercise releases endorphins!), dyed my hair (finally being unconcerned with “how it would look in wedding photos”), talked about this to married friends (they all could relate), and tried to remind myself that planning the wedding was actually at times a little stressful, which made me not miss it anymore. Just try to keep yourself busy and remember life has so many things left in store to be excited about. Good luck and know you’re never alone.