[pct-l] After the hike

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

I have a question for you veterans, especially those older than 20- 
something. My biggest fear is what happens AFTER the hike.
How do you readjust to your regular life again? Do you ever?
Did it change your life?
Did it reaffirm you were on the right path to begin with or were you  
prompted to make a big life change?
Did you come home and find yourself depressed within a few weeks or  
were you glad it was over?

Anything is helpful.

Thanks,
Diane