We’ve all been there. The purchasing of the ticket, the long-awaited arrival of the event, the event itself, and then the dreaded sadness we’re bound to face when the event itself comes and goes.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about at this point, I’m talking about post-concert depression. Urban Dictionary defines it as being “the feeling of depression after going to a really good concert. [It] usually involves depression over the fact that your life's purpose is now fulfilled after seeing your favorite band. [It] also can involve depression over the fact that you might not see that band for a long time.”

That’s the thing, though. We spend so much time is investing in and preparing for these shows that once those euphoric few hours of dancing and singing at the top of our lungs end, we’re left awestruck and unsure how to resume our lives without this highly anticipated event on the horizon.

So, if you’re wearing your concert merch non-stop, are finding yourself unable to listen to any other band’s music other than this one’s and are constantly reliving the experience in your head, you may be suffering from PCD.

If you’re looking to beat the inevitable post-concert depression, look no further. Here are 15 ways to conquer PCD:

1. Allow yourself to suffer.

2. Wear the hell out of your merchandise.

3. Jam to your favorite songs and albums by the band.

4. Watch your Snapchat story over and over.

5. Look at the hundreds of pictures that you took that night.

6. Look at the band’s Instagram pictures from that show.

7. ...and other concert-goer’s pictures from the same show.

8. Buy every single version of their albums (yes, including vinyl).

9. Check out their tour website to see if they’re coming back to your area anytime soon.

10. ...and buy tickets if they are.

11. Post nostalgic concert pictures on Instagram.

12. When you’re feeling up to it, begin listening to other bands’ music.

13. ...and buy tickets to their shows, too.

14. Realize that you cannot conquer PCD.

15. ...because if you love seeing live music, you’ll have PCD for life.