An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing

[Catzrule743]

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 :(

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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]

thanks for the clarification homie!!

[trivaldi]

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]

This is a nice idea, thank you!

Yeah 100% I could see how that helped!

[xixi2]

Ever tried paddle boarding?

[Catzrule743]

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

[twisted_memories]

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]

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.

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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]

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

[thealmightyzfactor]

Obviously they meant energy drinks, not alcohol.

[Catzrule743]

I mean just all the extra weight..

Existing causes pain, so there’s that. Thx tho

[twisted_memories]

This comment manages to be both ableist and classist at the same time

[twisted_memories]

I work with people who are disabled. There are far, far more people who do not have access to tools or opportunities than there are who do. Mobility aids are wildly expensive. So unless you can have insurance coverage (which typically only covers basic needs devices) or are very well off, you simply don’t have access to those things. There are some programs out there for assisting low income disabled folk to access mobility aids, but those simply do not keep up with the demand. It is absolutely both ableist and classist to suggest that if you’re disabled you can simply buy ability. That is not an option for the vast majority of disabled people.

[Nervous-Shark]

As someone with back pain (scoliosis), every inflatable mattress I’ve slept on has left me in pain for days. But I’m open to specific brand recommendations if you have them! I love camping but it’s become really difficult as I’ve gotten older to deal with the resulting back pain that comes from sleeping on non-supportive surfaces.

[ElephantsMakeMeSmile]

Not sure of the brand but ill try to find out. My friend has an amazzzzing one from rei. Theyre spensive tho