An issue that is not confined to students of course! (I am 35 and have not been a student for over a decade!)
Do you get it?
And what causes it?
I believe there are several factors working together insidiously..............
1. If you have been drinking, the alcohol is a depressant. In a way, you are 'spending your happiness' in advance by the relaxing/disinhibiting effect of the drink but you get the converse the next day.
2. Sleep deprivation. Missing out on the deepest sleep of the night by having a late night and then waking up late depresses you anyway for some reason! (try deliberately getting up at 4am - it tires you but is strangely elating!)
3. Any feeling of missed opportunities (the lady you 'nearly' pulled etc.)
4. Going home to an empty flat back into isolation.
5. A combination of getting up late and being tired meaning you don't do much all day - which is in itself depressing!
6. That horrible knowledge you have spent money and perhaps can't afford to go out again until the next payday/student loan instalment?
7. The next day can sometimes be a Sunday which can be depressing in itself as its work on Monday!
8. The transition from a buzzy atmosphere full of music/lights/people to deafening quiet.
9. Your body feeling a bit rotten from the inevitable junk food post club (kebab etc.)
10. If you have a 'not doing things twice' obsession like me, knowing you have 'used up' your visit to a particular place!
And how to combat them?
1. Go 'dayclubbing?' (available on Bank Holidays/Sundays in places like the Custard Factory) - going to bed at a reasonable hour means you feel better the next day 9and more sobered up!)
2. Plan stuff to do the day after, even if you feel wrecked!
3. Go out again the next night? (although the comedown can be worse still, and the comedown from a festival can be horrific and worse than coming home off a holiday!)
4. Get out in the sun (not an option at this time of year usually!)
5. Go on a long walk.
6. Book tickets for your next night out?
7. Go on Tinder etc to at least make you feel you have 'irons in the fire' in getting a partner.
8. A massive fry up/comfort food!
9. Hair of the dog! A day of complete sobriety can be hard to take after 5 pints the previous night! (and many would consider 5 lightweight!)
10. Don't drink at all?! Pints of Coke and ice can be deliciously refreshing and water can turn the dance session into a workout!