‘I’m scared I’ll never feel the same happiness again’: how to handle a Taylor Swift comedown

Psychology PhD candidate Kayla Greenstien says creating ‘something nice’ with photos and merchandise from Taylor Swift’s Eras concert can help ease the post-gig funk. Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Kelsey has been a Taylor Swift fan since childhood. Last week in Melbourne was the 27-year-old’s first time seeing the singer play live. It was a huge moment. But now that it’s over Kelsey is “just plain sad”.

“I’ve been in post-Taylor Swift depression,” she says. “I’ve been trying to manage it … But my mind wanders back to the concert. And it just makes you feel a bit sad, because it’s like a dream that you don’t want to wake up from.”