Post-Vienna blues, or PVB for short, is a psychological phenomenon that can occur as a direct result of a trip to Vienna. After returning from the city, those affected by the condition often find themselves suffering from a deep sense of melancholy, acute nostalgia and emotional turmoil. This is due to the capital’s overwhelming opulence, its rich culture and beauty, as well as its charm, which come as a stark contrast to the humdrum routines of everyday life.
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PVB Triggers
Post-Vienna Blues can be caused by different experiences – and triggered by all five senses. People who are affected by the condition are typically dazzled by the opulence of the city, and experience feelings of euphoria and elation. It should be noted that rather than manifesting in the immediate wake of a specific moment of enjoyment, symptoms do not emerge until the return journey at the very earliest, possibly even at the airport or, in many cases, only after returning home.
