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I have battled the same condition for decades . It isn't easy , you have my respect for being able to confront it .i have PTSD and recently finished the camino frances. i ended up paying to stay in private rooms and spent a great deal more money than i could comfortably afford, but did what i needed to do to make it through.
there were many times in the albergues i could not sleep due to triggering aspects of the setup. it was so bad there were several occasions i left in the middle of the night, crawling out the window where possible if the doors were locked. i was too embarrassed about it to tell anyone. i was often tempted to go sleep on the floor in common areas but never did- i'd just leave.
i would like to do the camino frances again, as i had also sustained an injury, and would like to do it again to walk every step of the way.
my question is: if financially i would need to stay in albergues, if i ask permission to sleep on the kitchen floor or common room, even outside on a patio or laundry area, what are the odds they'd let me?
any suggestions or ideas or is the general consensus that private rooms would be the only way to go? that would probably be pretty much out of reach.
have others gone through this and come up with less expensive solutions? i know camping is not allowed. just wondering - thanks in advance.
thanks-i wondered about that- have you seen or heard of that allowed?I have battled the same condition for decades . It isn't easy , you have my respect for being able to confront it .
If you can cope with sleeping in a confined space a swag or bivey bag might be an option . ' Camping ' in the backyard of an albergue might not be as glamorous as in the wild but it will give you access to a shower and company if you wish . It will probably be cheap as well .
Look at light weight self inflating sleeping pads and biveys , the two should come in under the 1.5kg mark , a small price for to pay for personal calm .
what great info- will check all that out before i go again. now i wish i had told someone what was happening, but i guess that’s one of the latent lessons of the camino. as always the folks on this forum are so helpful and kind xoI also have PTSD and MCS and I have camped many places along the Camino. I have a blog that lists some spots, though it's 10 years old and you'd need to confirm each spot. Here is a link, and feel free to PM me if you have questions.
Camping along the Camino Santiago de Compostela
When I consult with people planning to walk the Camino Santiago de Compostela, one of the most common questions I get is, "Where w...caminosantiago2.blogspot.com
Many albergues will allow you to camp in their yard - just a matter of asking.
Sometimes you can camp in church yards too.
My best advice is to walk THROUGH villages, having your dinner/toilet, then camp on the other side.
I know of a few spots I can share with you.
You might also consider a less busy route, such as the Madrid, the Aragones, from Lourdes,
or the VDLP.
I’ve seen even private albergues allow a person walking with their dog to sleep in the laundry area because they didn’t allow dogs in the general dorm. Not all albergues will necessarily have a separate area that can accommodate your request. Your request is not unreasonable and I wouldn’t hesitate to ask. No guarantees, but given the spirit of the Camino, I believe hospitaleros would try to accommodate when possible. If you go on Gronze you can probably call or email albergues in advance with an explanation and the request.i have PTSD and recently finished the camino frances. i ended up paying to stay in private rooms and spent a great deal more money than i could comfortably afford, but did what i needed to do to make it through.
there were many times in the albergues i could not sleep due to triggering aspects of the setup. it was so bad there were several occasions i left in the middle of the night, crawling out the window where possible if the doors were locked. i was too embarrassed about it to tell anyone. i was often tempted to go sleep on the floor in common areas but never did- i'd just leave.
i would like to do the camino frances again, as i had also sustained an injury, and would like to do it again to walk every step of the way.
my question is: if financially i would need to stay in albergues, if i ask permission to sleep on the kitchen floor or common room, even outside on a patio or laundry area, what are the odds they'd let me?
any suggestions or ideas or is the general consensus that private rooms would be the only way to go? that would probably be pretty much out of reach.
have others gone through this and come up with less expensive solutions? i know camping is not allowed. just wondering - thanks in advance.
i was a civilian working in a war zone and thus don’t have any veteran benefits- though many of us went through the same scenarios. i might see if any of those groups would help me anyway. nonetheless the suggestions on this thread have set me in the right direction and i have hope of being able to pull off another camino, which is definitely a good thing!If your PTSD is the result of serving in the US military, there are several groups supporting Caminos for veterans. Check with your local DAV (Disabled American Veterans) representative whom I am sure would aggressively search for a connection for you.
The small municipal albergue in Castro-Urdiales on the Camino del Norte has single person tents set up and available for pilgrims. Buen Cami
this time making an assumption was the right thing to do and i look forward to exploring the link you sent!I am making a huge assumption here, so please forgive me if this isn't useful. You might want to chat with this person if my assumption is correct:
Either way, I personally am quite in awe of what you've already accomplished, and what you hope to accomplish .
Buen Camino
It stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.What does PTSD mean for a non-english native speaker, please ?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The very variable but very unpleasant mental and physical health impacts of prolonged or intense exposure to (usually) direct threats to personal survival. First identified during and after the so called First World War (why don’t people pay attention to history) but then described as shell-shock. Later applied to WW2, Korean, Vietnam and later war veterans who wouldn’t just go home, settle down and keep quiet and lately recognized as a genuine and extensive disorder.What does PTSD mean for a non-english native speaker, please ?
Good luck. Invisible injuries are one hell of a thing to live with - but it seems like you’re well on your way to working with, around or through yours.i have PTSD and recently finished the camino frances. i ended up paying to stay in private rooms and spent a great deal more money than i could comfortably afford, but did what i needed to do to make it through.
there were many times in the albergues i could not sleep due to triggering aspects of the setup. it was so bad there were several occasions i left in the middle of the night, crawling out the window where possible if the doors were locked. i was too embarrassed about it to tell anyone. i was often tempted to go sleep on the floor in common areas but never did- i'd just leave.
i would like to do the camino frances again, as i had also sustained an injury, and would like to do it again to walk every step of the way.
my question is: if financially i would need to stay in albergues, if i ask permission to sleep on the kitchen floor or common room, even outside on a patio or laundry area, what are the odds they'd let me?
any suggestions or ideas or is the general consensus that private rooms would be the only way to go? that would probably be pretty much out of reach.
have others gone through this and come up with less expensive solutions? i know camping is not allowed. just wondering - thanks in advance.
I think you are amazing and have much respect for you. Strength to you and take carei have PTSD and recently finished the camino frances. i ended up paying to stay in private rooms and spent a great deal more money than i could comfortably afford, but did what i needed to do to make it through.
there were many times in the albergues i could not sleep due to triggering aspects of the setup. it was so bad there were several occasions i left in the middle of the night, crawling out the window where possible if the doors were locked. i was too embarrassed about it to tell anyone. i was often tempted to go sleep on the floor in common areas but never did- i'd just leave.
i would like to do the camino frances again, as i had also sustained an injury, and would like to do it again to walk every step of the way.
my question is: if financially i would need to stay in albergues, if i ask permission to sleep on the kitchen floor or common room, even outside on a patio or laundry area, what are the odds they'd let me?
any suggestions or ideas or is the general consensus that private rooms would be the only way to go? that would probably be pretty much out of reach.
have others gone through this and come up with less expensive solutions? i know camping is not allowed. just wondering - thanks in advance.
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