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DimitySenior Contributor
Being outside and enjoying green spaces and fresh air feels good and can improve our mental health .I certainly feel better after a nature walk but it's hard to get there.
Maybe we need a virtual space to share information and experiences
Here's a start :
Forest bathing https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-03/could-forest-therapy-pose-a-solution-to-rising-climate-trauma/103644804
@Shaz51 @tyme
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
@Harmonium sometimes if I press and hold my finger on the screen an option to download the image appears. But yes the good old screenshot definitely is an option that I use if all else fails 😊
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LozengeSenior Contributor
picture from pyrmont ferry area. I live in Sydney so not too much nature without cityscape coming into the picture. My new friend is mad to walk deep into national parks. He has chronic pain so he likes to walk as far as he can as if he is not returning. Reminds to keep fit in case he asks me to Join him. I most likely cannot make it back if I don't start training like a pro.
I have BPD I'm so empty all the time and I lose interest in doing things
......... I live with my parents so their activities overlap with mine. What would happen if I moved out?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Dimity . @Lozenge , @Mustang67 . @Harmonium . @Healandlove
how is everyone today xx
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Ru-beeModerator
Hi @Lozenge it can be tricky getting that feeling of being in nature when you live in a city can't it? Still that's a beautiful view. Those nature walks with your friend sound like they'd be pretty challenging, but hopefully with some preparation it'll be a nice excursion out of the city
Do you worry that if you moved out you would lose those interests that you share with your parents?
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DimitySenior Contributor
Lovely photos @Lozenge @Shaz51
Hello @Ru-bee
I just came in from a walk - spoke to a neighbour and saw flowers and magpies.
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Ru-beeModerator
How lovely @Dimity
I've been going on more walks around my neighbourhood recently because the weather has been so nice and I love the little interactions I have with my neighbours
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Went for a walk yesterday @Dimity , @Ru-bee , @Jynx
Then did too much gardening
So we are recovering today 😁
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DimitySenior Contributor
Pacing yourself is the way to go @Shaz51 but I realise Mr shaz never does things by halves
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Very true about Mr shaz @Dimity 😁
@Jynx
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tymeModerator
Next school holidays, I'll be going away somewhere. I don't even know where. My sister booked it. I'll take some photos then. It'll be in September. I'm looking forward to a break. @Mustang67 .
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