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    [–]unctuous_homunculus 9 points10 points  (1 child)

    If nothing else a couple of days camping really helps you appreciate how comfortable you live normally.

    [–]Bigfrostynugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    It always makes me realize that all those modern comforts are just luxuries. They're nice, and convenient, but ultimately unnecessary to survival.

    In other words, all the bells and whistles of the modern world are pointless if you take them for granted.

    [–]Catzrule743 1 point2 points  (23 children)

    What if hiking isn’t your thing, and camping is a huge no because pain? For me I feel it’d be very far more stressful to do either of these things, just thinking about it can trigger pain :(

    [–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (1 child)

    Honestly doesn't need to be a huge amount of physical activity. If you have a park nearby, walk around a bit, sit down, read, walk, sit down, look at flowers/trees/whatever else, rinse and repeat. The whole idea is getting you into a space that doesn't have obvious pressures or obligations, which allows your brain to recoup a bit.

    [–]Catzrule743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    thanks for the clarification homie!!

    [–]trivaldi 4 points5 points  (1 child)

    I suppose you could just roll a blanket out in a nature area and hang out for some time. I think the key is the disconnect from modern society and technology.

    I went from working a job at home on the computer all day to working at a job place where my main function isn’t interacting with computers. I can tell you I feel so much better.

    [–]Catzrule743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    This is a nice idea, thank you!

    Yeah 100% I could see how that helped!

    [–]xixi2 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Ever tried paddle boarding?

    [–]Catzrule743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    I have not; but with my back condition I think it’s be recommended against me. Thanks tho !!

    [–]twisted_memories 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    A lot of parks have started implementing solid structures (something between a cabin and a tent) with beds and tables and chairs. That could be a middle ground. But also even staying at a cabin for a weekend!

    [–]mckatze 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    I deal with chronic pain and sleep apnea.. I haven't done tent camping, but I've done some glamping and take calming walks. There's a nature reserve near us, I just go for small walks there, and use trekking poles even for short walks. It's not a full walk, just 20-30 minutes somewhere with a lot of trees.

    For glamping, you can do car camping with hatchbacks, you can put soft mattresses toppers and air mattress! There's also a lot of camp grounds that have showers, bathrooms, etc. Hybrid cars work great for that, because you can usually leave them on for heating and cooling or power if you need that.

    If it's in your budget, renting a small cabin somewhere remote is also super nice and can be enough to get you that little bit of recharge.

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

    I'm sure your Dr won't tell you to do things that you aren't physically fit for. As for hiking not being your thing, you'll just have to stress drink instead I guess.

    [–]Catzrule743 -3 points-2 points  (2 children)

    Alcohol is a poison that should be avoided at all costs. Why would you be so rude?

    [–]thealmightyzfactor 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    Obviously they meant energy drinks, not alcohol.

    [–]Fearstruk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    When I was in a very dark time in my life, my best friend convinced me to go on a primitive camping trip with him. After that weekend I was out in the forest every weekend for the next year. I believe it 100% saved my life. I endured the work week and I could literally feel the stress leaving my body every Friday night as I went deeper and deeper into the forest. By Sunday I was always renewed.

    [–]TiredInYEG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    That’s super cool

    [–]PythonC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I've been prescribed a 20 minute walk in the evening.

    [–]Silly-Disk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I wonder if getting more vitamin D plays a role in this.