So...I have this friend who wants to go travelling. He's always talking about how bad be just wants to be on the road and how he'll never be able to, and doesn't want to, do the 9-5 thing day in day out. He's also always going on about how he plans on 'finding himself' on the road and how it's what he wants to do and needs to do. He says he's planning on hitting the road as soon as he gets some loose ends tied up and a little bit of cash from his few worldly possessions he's trying to sell. This all sounds well and good, right?
Only problem here (that I can see at least) is that he is honestly kinda insane. I've witnessed him having several pyschotic breaks within the last 5 years. Honestly I'm a little worried about him doing this travel thing alone. The thing is he's incredibly smart and coherent when he's not manic or having an episode and he seems really passionate about traveling. He's also obviously been studying up on the lifestyle because he seems to know a great deal about it.
Anyways, to the point of my post...I'm looking for stories any of you guys and girls may have about crazy people on the road as well as stories about your personal experiences dealing with mental illness while travelling and any advice I can maybe pass on to my friend.
I know this can be a sensitive thing to talk about but I'd really appreciate some honest answers and feedback from anyone willing to share. No judgement shall be passed [emoji41]
Only problem here (that I can see at least) is that he is honestly kinda insane. I've witnessed him having several pyschotic breaks within the last 5 years. Honestly I'm a little worried about him doing this travel thing alone. The thing is he's incredibly smart and coherent when he's not manic or having an episode and he seems really passionate about traveling. He's also obviously been studying up on the lifestyle because he seems to know a great deal about it.
Anyways, to the point of my post...I'm looking for stories any of you guys and girls may have about crazy people on the road as well as stories about your personal experiences dealing with mental illness while travelling and any advice I can maybe pass on to my friend.
I know this can be a sensitive thing to talk about but I'd really appreciate some honest answers and feedback from anyone willing to share. No judgement shall be passed [emoji41]