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P.A.B.D. (Post Amazing Book Depression)

P.A.B.D. has plagued me on and off for my entire life. I know many bookworms who are faced with the same problem. Please read on to see if you have PABD and see how you can help yourself or others suffering from this disorder.

So what is P.A.B.D.?

Post Amazing Book Depression - The over-whelming sad feeling one gets after finishing a great book.

Signs of P.A.B.D.

  • missing characters
* often includes talking about characters in day to day life
------- ex. I wonder what Katsa and Po are doing.
------- ex. Do you think Cat and Bones will get married?
------- ex. If she doesn't choose Eric, I don't know how I'll survive.
* hearing songs that remind you of certain characters/scenes

  • constant rereading of the same book
* extreme cases can lead to the reading of fan-fiction

  • stalking of the author
* constantly checking their blog for updates
* Googling interviews in which the book (or series) are mentioned
* joining multiple fansites

  • lack of interest in other books
* finding yourself staring at your bookshelf and seeing nothing worth reading
* wandering around the bookstore/library picking up and putting back books

How to live with P.A.B.P.

  • Find other books by the same author.
* Is there more in the series?

  • Search for books with similar themes.
* Thanks to the hard work some dedicated book lovers, you can find sites that help you find books similar to those you love.
* Use Amazon to see what others are buying that liked the book.

  • Have a rebound book.
* Keep a favorite book on hand to immerse yourself in.

  • Force a friend to read the book
* This will give you a chance to experience reading the book through someone else.
* You will then have someone to endlessly discuss the book with.

Books Known to Cause PABD

* Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
* Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
* The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
* Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Series by Charlaine Harris
* The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Have you had PABD?
What book caused it? How did you deal with it?

* For more information on PABD or to steal a warning banner to use in your reviews head over to www.25hourbooks.com

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