Camping with PTSD
I love camping but I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I am not a Military Veteran. Mine comes from a childhood illness. I am on medication, but I do have severe panick attacks and I get really nervous w...
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Discuss these concerns with your PCP and/or Therapist. Don't attempt
after any recent change in medication/dosages. Stay local. Utilize all your "safe" resources. Have a Plan "B". Be flexible. Short sojourns first so a clearly visible end-point is noted..even if that just means a stay-cation. Go slow. Single day camp, or single over night is o.k. until you see how things progress. Sometimes one step forward and two steps back is great. Have reliable , knowledgeable , familiar camp mates.
Good luck. Many here can relate in some form.
Charles
after any recent change in medication/dosages. Stay local. Utilize all your "safe" resources. Have a Plan "B". Be flexible. Short sojourns first so a clearly visible end-point is noted..even if that just means a stay-cation. Go slow. Single day camp, or single over night is o.k. until you see how things progress. Sometimes one step forward and two steps back is great. Have reliable , knowledgeable , familiar camp mates.
Good luck. Many here can relate in some form.
Charles
