anticipation 

The anticipation phase starts the moment after taking a pill and lasts for 20 minutes to an hour, whilst you're waiting for it to kick in. This can be an exciting phase as you know something magical is coming at any moment but you don't know exactly when. There may be glimpses of it but this may also be the mind playing tricks before it really starts. For the more seasoned pill taker this moment may actually be 1 of frustration as they want to be there immediately.

Guy 1 "You there yet?"
Guy 2 "Nah still in the anticipation stage."

anticipation by GF August 24, 2007

nervous anticipation 

Anticipation but bad

I sat in the waiting room, feet bouncing and hands shaking in nervous anticipation

nervous anticipation by input_vine_reference September 13, 2020

Taco anticipation

When a strong desire for tacos overrides self preservation.

Her mind was consumed with taco anticipation... not seeing the curb she tripped and broke her ankle.

Taco anticipation by Taco anticipation October 2, 2021

Second-hand anticipation 

noun
Also known as SHA;
• a state of mental or emotional excitement occurring when someone is going to try something you love for the first time
• A form of reminiscence - a fond memory of when you tried something for the first time with an inability to experience that feeling ever again

Y: Have you tried using a vibrator during sex?

A: No I haven't

Y: Broooo I have so much second-hand anticipation right now

Second-hand anticipation by Hloff October 6, 2021

SAD: Seasonal Anticipation Disorder 

People who start looking forward to the next weather season about halfway through the current season. In the winter they can’t wait until it’s warm and in the summer they can’t wait to wear boots and coats.

Every year it’s the same thing, about halfway through winter Anne is looking forward to the next season.Then it’s the same in summer. It’s either too hot or too cold. Yeah, it’s SAD: Seasonal Anticipation Disorder.

SAD: Seasonal Anticipation Disorder by sprtagt March 22, 2025