Day 19: A bad mental health day on trail (AT ThruHike 2024)
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- Just want to show all sides of the hike. It’s not always “hiking is hard and my body hurts”, sometimes it’s “hiking is hard and my heart hurts.” And guess what? That’s ok. I’m proud of working through and hiking through the big feelings, and I’m proud of how I let my day be turned around instead of sulking.
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Love your daily mind, body, spirit, reset, Chasing Blazes "Frizzle" AT class of 2023 had a similar thing, touching the first blaze of the day with Gratitude, every day's a new day, there you are !
How lucky you are. There are so many that would trade places. I always hated those cold mornings. Keep it up.
Sharing your emotions & understandings is very appreciated. Your explanation can have immediate effects on those of your audience who may be struggling emotionally or mentally to better traverse our day. You are a lovely life force & I am looking forward to fallowing your journey on the AT. I have aspirations to be on the trail and even thought I might do some of the trail this year and your thoughts and reflections help me get closer to making that aspiration and actual event know that you’re in my prayers. As we approach this Easter weekend, I hope you can take time on Sunday to reflect it’s your hike. It’s one step at a time. It’s one day at a time it’s one night at a time. It’s one new morning in new start at a time but I feel deeply you will be in Maine a top Mt. Kahtadin . ❤😊
Thank you for this message! So sorry for the late reply. Hope you enjoyed your Easter!
Feel the feelings, hydrate, eat, and hike that trail! You've got this and you're loved
Glad you got to meet Roadrunner and Lil" Chap! Roadrunner is enough to pick up any body's day! Keep your chin up, you are doing great things out there!
Love your honesty and vulnerability. Sometimes, when alone on trail, and you need to talk, talk out loud, seriously talk and cry to nature. No one will judge you or talk, nature will only listen. Talking out loud may move the thoughts out of the space it's taking in your head. Unless it's paying rent, let it go. You have a beautiful future ahead and a fun and exciting time right now. You are amazing and strong. Enjoy the Smokies
“ unless it’s paying rent let it go…” I’ll be using that one!!!
Hang in there. It’s great to admit to when it sucks. When you get through it you will be stronger
The mental thoughts that go on in your mind are hard on anyone. But you seem to be a person that will get up the next day and smile as you take on what the world has ahead of you with class and dignity. You got this Jess 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you!! ☺️ One step at a time towards Katahdin!
Remember the desire you had when you started out. You're going to have bad days; everyone has them. You got this! You have people on your side.
Thank you!
Hang in there Sweetie! It is very good to find a friend on the trail that you can talk to about such things. It can turn your whole day around. The trail is 10% physical and 90% mental. Everybody has bad days occasionally, you need to understand that tomorrow is a new day, just keep it together until tomorrow. You can do this! You have the right attitude, you just have to realize it!
Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
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You’re going to have ups and downs all the way to Katahdin. It’s part of the journey. I’m rooting for you. Keep on hiking!
Ups and downs… just like the trail :)
Thanks for sharing, it is hard to be vulnerable and be ok.
It sure is
Hang in There ! Hugs and More Hugs ! !
Bad days will come and go. Just remember this journey isn't to make whatever you're dealing with disappear, but to help you work through it as you become stronger not only on the trail, but in your heart, mind and spirit. You got this Sass. Stay safe, healthy and keep believing in yourself.
🙏 Thank you very much! The bad days and the good days are all part of the journey, and they add color to it all
Vulnerability equals courage
I totally agree
Whatever you do don't forget to have fun.
Jess you are getting what life brings to everyone but you are there challenging it, great job kid.
Thank you! 😊
You are a warrior and a champion!! Thank you for sharing your ❤️ heart!! We are with you trailblazer!!🙏
Thank you so much!
Sending a prayer out for you.
You're doing great! Every part of that journey will be worth it!
Thank you for sharing your emotions. Everyday isn't going to be warm and beautiful, but just know that you are doing great! Wish I was able to hike the AT. Maybe in the near future. Until then, I will follow your journey.
Thank you so much!
“Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me…!” Philippians 3:13-14
A great verse for you gal! You’ve got this!
Thank you for this!
Sorry you were having one of those days but thanks for sharing, it always helps me to get it out and not just try to keep it bottled up.
Felt it was good to share that mental aspect - a lot of people come out here to address the past, but that doesn’t always make it to youtube
You are showing some real character...you're going to be fine. The good days will way outnumber the tough ones...but I'm pretty sure you've got that figured out !!!
Thank you! 🙏
You got this!!
Try to stay in the moment…. You are doing great! Keep on moving and be thankful for each moment you get to experience, good or bad, it’s part of the journey.
So true!
Thanks for your honesty regarding emotions and mental health
Hiking-especially solo/silently-can definitely trigger lots of contemplating(for me it’s usually circular thinking) and affect your headspace.
Glad to see you have folks around you who can counter those down moments.
Totally agree!
The way is forward. Leave the negativity and the dwelling behind you as you go.
🙏 Stay warm, stay active, stay strong!!!
Nice video, with some views, so let's keep on hiking 😊
Stay strong. Oh and I’ve adopted your mind, body, spirit. What a perfect personal assessment!
Wonderful!! Glad you’ve found some use from it :)
Enjoying following along with your journey. I appreciate your honesty in the ups and downs and cheering you on!!
I appreciate that!
We are all here for you chick. Thanks for sharing. Seeing 20s and "early" 30s at the start of the AT yesterday as well. Best of luck.
Enjoy yourself. Safe travels.
I followed Beer in Beautiful Places last year and she kept a cry count on trail and got up to 23 or so, but after burning her leg with hot water from her stove AND still hiking and then nearly drowning in Maine I thought she didn't give herself enough credit for being a tough cookie. You on the other hand I've got no doubt about....tough, positive outlook and mostly optimistic. Those are fantastic qualities that will serve now and into the future. Funny, I am already following Gadget, she's doing well for being a complete greenhorn novice,
What a wonderful comment! Beer in Beautiful Places is DEFINITELY a tough cookie! Appreciate that comparison :) And Gadget is tough as hell too. Glad she’s in my corner
Life is not always my little ponies and rainbows. Remember your past, but live for the now and the future. And remember, tomorrow is a new day.
🙏 so true! Every day is a new day
Good to have met you! Keep pushing north!
Thanks again for the ride & beers! Yall the best 💪 good luck on the PCT!
@@JessHikesTrailsthank you!
Look at this way you have had 18 great days. I take 1 out of 19. We are here if you like to share. You have a group that will be your Ytube friends 😂😂
Six months is a long journey. ❤❤
One Day at time,thanks for sharing
Always!
Hey perfect timing- feeling some insecurity and anxiety about some recent events and not ready to get out of bed yet, your sharing this post got my spirit into a better state- thank goodness. Glad to be following your journey.🚴🏼♂️🧘🏼🌿🙏
So glad this video was a help :) Stay strong!
Hell yeah brother
Thank you for your videos and one step at a time. Best of luck on your thru-hike!!!!!
Thanks so much!
Proud of you.
Whatever those “things” are that come to your mind as you take this journey, and no matter how challenging those thoughts are, graciously and patiently walk through them. It’s the big secret of long distance hiking that turns out to be a gift. As the Creator of all of that beauty walks with you the heart is cleansed.
Hike on!
Thank you!
We wish you Love and Luck,I live in Townsend,Tennessee if I can be of assistance
Thank you!
I carry a tiny radio to pick up music of any sort. Always something there to help me cry once a day, even if it is someone else's sad story. Those universal sorrows can feel so personal. Reminds me that mine belong here, too.
❤️
Which tiny radio do you carry?
It's a tiny 3"x4" Grundig I bought in Wyoming 20 years ago. All the identifying numbers have worn off. When the sun goes down, AM radio springs forth from hundreds of miles away.
@@brumleytown1882thanks for the response. I’ll look around for a solution. Yes, as the night air cools down the atmosphere, the ionosphere effectively rises which then causes the longer wavelength radio frequencies of the AM band to bend back to the earth at longer distances away from their approved area of transmission. You gotta love AM radio.
Tell the demons no matter what they say, we’re still all going to Maine.
That’s exactly what I told them!!! They can whine and moan all they want, they’re still coming with me to Katahdin 😂
Did you think it would be 70 degrees in March?
A fine little stumble before the Smokies.. Rock on! (PS. Is ‘mental health’ what we used to call ‘mood’?)
Why do ppl stay in shelters if you hve a tent?
Its less work . Saves time and effort . But dang those inflatable sleeping pads are NOISY 😂 and the mice will eat holes in your gear 😂
@@M.R.T.V.Videos I have a question if you don't mind. My dog and I will be hiking the AT next March. Can ppl pitch a tent and sleep anywhere along the trail?
In addition to the work, time, and effort... If it's raining or low dew point or frost, you also need to deal with a wet fly in the morning, whether that's hope that you can dry it out while on the trail or the next camp, or whatever. But mostly there will be days where you don't want to take that extra little bit of effort and it's nice to just toss your stuff down & call it.
@Pedroandkalithemaligator6602 there are tons of cleared to camp areas along the trail. Many of them Aren't on any map or app . Most people seem to end up at areas where water is near so they don't have to haul extra for the night and morning routines . Not sure but the shelters pretty much all or all have water near them and all of them have camping spots around them to pitch a tent people mostly gather and sleep around shelters . The rule seems to be you can camp almost anywhere a certain distance off to the side of the trail except in certain "parks" and privately owned lands .
@@Pedroandkalithemaligator6602there are restrictions in the Smokies and some in the Whites. For the most part, you can choose where you camp for the night along the trail. That said there are many other limitations that will drive your choices. Weather, terrain and the availability of water come to mind first.
Spend more time at hostels and slackpacking. They want your money.