I want to discuss the topic of post-trail depression. This is a very real phenomenon, discussed over and over again by hikers but often times overlooked by friends and family. Not everyone experiences it, but I would say that most do. It is very real, and should not be taken lightly. Hikers have even taken their lives in the months following their thru-hikes. It is a good idea to consider how you’ll manage your mental well-being after coming off a long distance trail well before the time is upon you.
The reasons for post trail depression are quite obvious once you think about the position you will be in once you finish your hike: You will have just completed a gigantic goal for which you are proud, but few others understand. You will likely be homeless or penniless or both. You will likely have no job, and no sense of…
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