{"id":92964,"date":"2019-05-13T20:54:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T03:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/?p=92964"},"modified":"2023-05-07T07:46:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T14:46:00","slug":"travel-help-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"How Travel Can Help With Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many ways you can outrun your depression.<\/p>\n<p>Taking anti-depressants is the common methods.<\/p>\n<p>Others argue that meditation can have positive effects, but <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/depression\/traveling-wont-cure-depression#5\" target=\"_blank\">these effects don\u2019t relieve serious problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once those fail, depression is bound to catch up with you again.<\/p>\n<p>Having a sense of direction and structure in your life can be a boon in your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/mind-and-mood\/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression\" target=\"_blank\">battle with depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/10-ways-to-stop-stress-when-you-travel\/\">Stop Stress When You Travel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13878\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/4164581450_0b675f8a851.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Can Help With Depression\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/4164581450_0b675f8a851.jpg 500w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/4164581450_0b675f8a851-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/#Travel_Can_Help_With_Depression\" title=\"Travel Can Help With Depression\">Travel Can Help With Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/#Business_First\" title=\"Business First\">Business First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/#Short_Jaunts\" title=\"Short Jaunts\">Short Jaunts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/#Life_Planning\" title=\"Life Planning\">Life Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/travel-help-depression\/#Comforting_Environment_Help_Depression\" title=\"Comforting Environment Help Depression\">Comforting Environment Help Depression<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Can_Help_With_Depression\"><\/span>Travel Can Help With Depression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are two things that traveling can help you achieve.<\/p>\n<p>Travelling, like meditation, can often be limited based on a person\u2019s current situation.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re moving to a house in Atlanta or traveling across the east coast, any change of scenery is always welcoming.<\/p>\n<p>These things take up serious time and money, thus creating more stress.<\/p>\n<p>Going on trips should be an enlightening, relaxing experience.<\/p>\n<p>Listed are some basic ways that travel can help you handle your depression.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_First\"><\/span>Business First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people go on vacations to get away from the burden of their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, when they return, those responsibilities remain (and possibly more).<\/p>\n<p>This is why it\u2019s important to settle these matters before you take a journey.<\/p>\n<p>Even when you go on a trip, you start to feel concerned about things you left behind unattended.<\/p>\n<p>Are my loved ones going to be okay without me?<\/p>\n<p>Will my job be impacted?<\/p>\n<p>What if something goes wrong and I\u2019m not there to fix it?<\/p>\n<p>Plan your trip ahead while settling these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>When you do go on your trip, you can have peace of mind that all will be fine upon your return.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Jaunts\"><\/span>Short Jaunts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The moment you hear the word, \u201ctravel,\u201d your mind projects images of far off beaches in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Truth is people travel everyday from home to work or store to store.<\/p>\n<p>These jaunts are so short and routine that we don\u2019t think of them as journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s time to change that perspective.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/870971\/end-goal\" target=\"_blank\">Exploring<\/a> your surroundings can help you appreciate distant vacations even more.<\/p>\n<p>Find the time to take long drives or participate in nature hikes.<\/p>\n<p>Short trips like these can improve you navigation skills and discover hidden qualities about your place in the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_Planning\"><\/span>Life Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been to a convention, then you\u2019ll get an itinerary with events planned for the entire weekend.<\/p>\n<p>It helps to have a vast number of options laid out before you, especially after arriving in unfamiliar territory.<\/p>\n<p>But, when you travel for the sake of it, you\u2019ll have to plan your own agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Research your destination beforehand for attractions that interest you.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your schedule around the days and times when those attractions will be available.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to keep your plans flexible in case you get tired and need a rest.<\/p>\n<p>How to Settle Back into a Routine After Traveling<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comforting_Environment_Help_Depression\"><\/span>Comforting Environment Help Depression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vacations do cost money, but it\u2019s all the more worth it if you\u2019re relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>How much comfort you get on a vacation will depend on the lodgings of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, you want a place that takes the pressure of your treatment routine.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is through your destination\u2019s local directories.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-travel-helped-my-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hostels<\/a> are perfect for socializing and can offer plenty of amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to online reviews to judge whether <a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/nightmare-hostel-stories-every-backpacker-has-one\/\">hostels<\/a> are right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many ways you can outrun your depression. Taking anti-depressants is the common methods. Others argue that meditation can have positive effects, but these effects don\u2019t relieve serious problems. 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