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Proprietrix -> RE: Highs and Lows (4/26/2006 8:20:29 PM)
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Here is part of an article I wrote many years ago about sub drop. It was written a long time ago & was focused toward a different audience than a message forum, but it may be of some help.
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subdrop is that feeling of "having the blues" that some submissives/slaves/bottoms sometimes get after a good night of scening or playing. The subdrop has no bearing on whether or not the scene was good or enjoyed, and is no reflection on the Top or how well they provided aftercare. Although, the lack of aftercare can contribute to subdrop. It's a general feeling of lethargy, sadness, loneliness, hopelessness and sometimes worthlessness. It can often be as simple as just feeling a bit down. subs will often question things in their mind like whether or not they are a good enough sub, whether or not they should be involved in the lifestyle, and even their worth as a human or their purpose on earth.
subdrop usually sets in anytime from the morning after to a few days after. Commonly, the more intense the scene, the longer it takes subdrop to set in. subdrop tends to sneak up on a submissive without any warning signs. They may simply wake up feeling kind of blue. Other times they may be energetic and in good spirits, but then suddenly become very quiet and self reflective. subs who are experiencing subdrop will often outwardly appear very calm and relaxed. Some will seem very depressed. Some will be a bit cranky and grumpy toward others around them. submissives who have experienced sub drop many times can usually identify the feeling and express that they are having a "bad drop from last night". Some subs call sub drop "blue monday", "the downs", or "subbie bleck". Many will rattle off a list of insecurities and then follow up with a sentence like "i probably just have subdrop or something."
subdrop usually lasts about 1 - 3 days. Again, the more intense the scene, the longer the drop tends to last. Most subs agree that one of the most important things they need in a time of sub drop is the company of their Dominant/Master/Mistress and a lot of reassurance and security.
A lot of subs say that the following things help with subdrop: Keeping a journal about all those unorganized feelings, even if it means being given an order to journal; drinking plenty of fluids, eating healthy, proper amounts of rest and exercise; talking about the scene from beginning to end, including the ride home afterward; having their Dominant/Master/Mistress read their writing and discuss it with them; being given lots of small easy tasks they can perform for their Dominant/Master/Mistress to help boost their submissive esteem; talking with or being in the company of other submissives; and pampering such as bubble baths, pedicures, etc. Some submissives need time in their spot, in their cage, with their blanket, stuffed animal or other items of security - in peace and quiet to just absorb themselves in self reflection and try to sort out their thoughts with their Top nearby but not being intrusive. Other subs need a small light scene to pull them out.
subdrop seems to go away as quickly as it sets in and the submissive will suddenly feel back to normal and up to par. s/he may feel a bit silly or embarassed about having felt blue and neglecting responsibilities for the past few days and most probably won't admit those feelings aloud but try to compensate by doing more for a few days. They may need reassured that what they have been feeling was normal and that their Top is glad to see them back up to par.
subdrop seems more common after play with a casual partner, new types of play, or extremely intense play. submissives should learn to identify when they are experienceing subdrop and be able to express it. Tops should learn to identify when a submissive is experiencing subdrop and ask specific questions about what is needed.
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