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Being in a wooded area triggers my anxiety. I'm constantly itching, scratching and worried about ticks (as others have mentioned here). Obsessively to the point
by thebouv 11y ago
Being in a wooded area triggers my anxiety. I'm constantly itching, scratching and worried about ticks (as others have mentioned here). Obsessively to the point of not being able to relax. I have no affinity for flowers or trees or any such thing -- I'm just not built that way.
But there are other ways to enjoy Nature -- the beach for instance. It doesn't have to be a stroll through the woods or a hike. It can be just as freeing and relaxing to be on a beach.
Well, except I'm a pseudo-ginger (red beard, blonde hair, pale and freckled). So I'm usually under a giant umbrella, coated in the strongest SPF blocker I can be. And a big straw hat to boot.
Hell, now that I think about it, the Outside is trying to kill me. I should stay home more.
- mafribe 11y agoIf you hike at altitude, say above 3.5 km, you'll encounter few animals and plants. The Andes in Peru, Bolivia and Chile are very suitable for this kind of hiking. The sun is even stronger than at sea level though!
- rsync 11y agoMay I suggest ditching the sunscreen in favor of a very lightweight, breathable synthetic "workout" shirt ? You know, the kinds that runners often wear ... long sleeve. And then a decent 4" brim hat. OR (outdoor research) makes a very good, highly rated one. Or just military surplus model. Makes it much faster and simpler to just get outside than having to deal with sunblock. If at beach/swimming, you can substitute the shirt for a longsleeve rashguard. I swim/surf in the ocean with my hat on. No problem.