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Tag: Anxiety

Depression has hit

I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of depression. I literally feel no joy in anything. Even petting … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness

Appalachian Trail: Missing Life Back Home (day 5)

I had a dream overnight where I was wondering the halls at my old junior high. I was fuming for … More

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Walking

Appalachian Trail: Above and Beyond Trail Angel (day 3)

I awoke in the morning to see a text from my friend saying that she needed a day off the … More

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Camping, Depression, Family, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, trail

Appalachian Trail: Humidity and Hospital (day 2)

The heat and humidity today was higher than yesterday. Our original plan was to wake early and hike early but … More

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Walking

May the search through nature lead you to yourself

The mini mountains that cover half of Canada is officially known as the Canadian Shield and it is at my … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpacking, Depression, Family, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

This is just the beginning

The Appalachian Trail awaits my footsteps. I will begin my longest and most challenging hike in just two weeks. When … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Camping, Depression, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety, Walking

Beyond the Black

This is the second last video in my solo Mantario series. This video is by far the most important. Thank … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Camping, Depression, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, sobriety, trail

The Strength Within

I have two videos of my Mantario solo adventure to share with you today. The hidden strength that lied beneath … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Yoga

Wonder Woman on the Trail

I made a number of videos on Mantario as a way to occupy myself. I am still learning how to … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, County Music, Depression, Hiking, Luke Bryan, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety, Walking

Being Free while Solo Hiking

I arrived to Caribou Lake on Mantario around 2:30 in the afternoon and after setting up my tent and having … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety

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