Today we presented our Round 4 worlds for BVW. They were all amazing, and all very well received! But I have been suffering a common course after every BVW presentation.
That is, the weekend before, and especially the night before when we're scrambling to meet the deadline, I get on this huuuuuuuuuge energy high. It was especially high last night, because our world was SO AWESOME and I was so excited about it. Then the day of presentation, I'm all excited and giggly. Then everyone presents, and it's awesome! Like, every single world was awesome, there weren't really any duds.
And then it happens. All the worlds have shown, the class is over, and I drop down off my energy high. And goodness, what a crash! The minute I walk out the door I am depressed and on the verge of tears, and it is purely a result of my body trying to normalize itself. Still, how stressful!
Jesse told me that many professional actors are chronically depressed for the same reason, because of the highs and drop-offs in energy level scheduled around performances (D Flo, do you find this to be the case?)
I said "how do I fix it?!?" But Jesse just smiled knowingly and slipped out a door. Drat! That means it's one of those stupid "life lessons" things, doesn't it? Grumble grumble!
Many of you know that I am terrible at taking care of myself in times of emotional stress. What should I do to avoid being dreadfully depressed after the BVW show??
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