Mental Illness could hurt your holiday – here is what it is like traveling with different ones.
A vacation should be a time to release and enjoy. It should be a chance to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, to put everything else on hold, take time to look after yourself and simply be.
For some people struggling with mental health the demands of a vacation can be overwhelming. The planning required, as well as the need to step out of your comfort zone, can turn something that should be fun into a real trial.
Planning is the key for many people suffering with mental illness when it comes to traveling; avoiding busy places, early arrival, and the feeling of having control of each situation, are some of the useful things that help these travelers have improved experiences.
Mental health can improve with time, and for some of the travelers who helped us to bring this piece to life traveling has helped them to overcome their mental illness, but they recognize that it is not an easy job, instead of it, it is a challenge that requires effort and courage to learn to manage every situation.
Mental health is often completely invisible to the rest of the world and there are many stories that can’t be explained, with this in mind we spoke to a selection of travelers who have first-hand experience of traveling with mental health. Our five contributors, who suffer from a variety of different mental issues, have shared stories of their struggles, feelings and coping mechanisms when on holiday. Artist Loren Conner, who herself has mental health difficulties, then brought these personal stories to life in 5 evocative illustrations.
Traveling With A Mental Illness
Infographic source: StaySure.co.uk
