Does anyone have experience backpacking while dealing with insomnia and/or anxiety?
Hey their fellow travelers.
I have loved to travel ever since I spent a summer in Rwanda during college. Over the last 4 years I have lived/worked in Southeast Asia, West Africa, and Eastern Europe. During this time spent abroad I fit in solo trips ranging in length from 2 weeks to a month. I have often prided myself on traveling simply, spending little money and staying with locals (Couchsurfing, workaway, etc.) when possible.
I’ve been back in the US for the last year working an office job (which does include travel to Africa about twice a year). The last 5 months, however, have been very rough. I started having insomnia towards the end October. I literally didn’t sleep at all for two nights, then was getting 3-4 hours/night for two weeks before I went to the doctor and got a prescription for Trazodone. I feel like I have now also developed anxiety, and will soon start seeing a therapist.
I’m not looking for any tips on dealing with insomnia or anxiety (don’t worry I spend a lot of time doing my own research). I would like to hear from anyone who has dealt with these conditions while backpacking for weeks or months at a time. Traveling is my favorite activity in the world, and I have always planned on living abroad long-term and backpacking frequently. My anxiety gets worse the more I worry that my mental health will keep me from traveling the world.
So, has anyone travelled with sleep or anxiety medications? Has anyone found strategies that allow them to fully enjoy travel while dealing with insomnia/anxiety? Some success stories would be appreciated, because I am feeling scared and a bit hopeless.
Thanks.
Submitted March 08, 2018 at 04:39PM by Grimli_son_of_Groin http://ift.tt/2p1vsQT
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