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All that I can tell you is that my low-grade depression disappears completely when I'm on the Camino.Hi, quick question,
There seem to be a few pilgrims to walk the route while suffering from significant illness, others may be going through marital/divorce struggles, and still, others will be trying to make sense of unfulfilling careers etc.
My question has to do with the rigour required to do the Camino. How would someone with low-grade depression etc. manage the task (if at all)?
Hi, quick question,
There seem to be a few pilgrims to walk the route while suffering from significant illness, others may be going through marital/divorce struggles, and still, others will be trying to make sense of unfulfilling careers etc.
My question has to do with the rigour required to do the Camino. How would esomeone with low-grade depression etc. manage the task (if at all)?
[I started my Camino Frances after years of Depression, stress and anxiety . I gave up a career of 35 years after a breakdown. I somehow knew that the Camino would be and certainly was cathartic. I had enough resilience and determination to do something for myself for once. You just need to know that you need to go. If the Camino has called, listen and do it because of your illness.
Buen Camino
I have heard a number of accounts of people with various mental illnesses (including depression) who not only were able to walk the Camino but found walking it beneficial for their mental health. Now this is anecdotal evidence rather than scientifically controlled experiments and I am not a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist able to speak knowledgeably from that perspective. But were I someone planning a camino either with someone with low-grade depression or as someone with low-grade depression, I would find their experiences encouraging. It certainly can be done and might very well help.Hi, quick question,
There seem to be a few pilgrims to walk the route while suffering from significant illness, others may be going through marital/divorce struggles, and still, others will be trying to make sense of unfulfilling careers etc.
My question has to do with the rigour required to do the Camino. How would someone with low-grade depression etc. manage the task (if at all)?
I don't suffer from depression but it's been always a concern as it is very common in my family, and I decided to do the Camino as I'm struggling on my career decisions (regret, burnout). The Camino was the first time I felt consistently like my old self in the last 5 years. Actually, I think it may make harder for me to come back from holidays, but I can always look forward to my next Camino.
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