Well, you learn something every day. The words of the day is Ruck as in rucksack and rucking as it is known in the UK. Around these parts most people refer to a rucksack as a backpack and rucking is walking intentionally with a heavy pack.
I bring this up because there was an article about rucking to help with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
To my limited understanding, this is also a training activity for soldiers or for people that want to be closer to nature so they head out with a bunch of survival gear and walk into the wilderness.
To my limited understanding, this is also a training activity for soldiers or for people that want to be closer to nature so they head out with a bunch of survival gear and walk into the wilderness.
But you don't have to. You might be rucking and not know it. In this episode, a definition of rucking, does it help with PTSD or anxiety and what role does exercise play in symptom control and mental health.
Military.com has a page on a small study on veterans who walked in both natural and urban centers. There is also a link to the original study and their process of evaluation.
Men's Health has an article about the practice of rucking and some of the things to be aware of should you decide to get started.
Resources Mentioned:
Men's Health has an article about the practice of rucking and some of the things to be aware of should you decide to get started.
The Cleveland Clinic is more specific about what is needed and other items to known.
Harvard Health has a post on Can exercise help treat anxiety? As a solo treatment, no but it is an important part of the treatment process.
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.
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Emergency Resources
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.
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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
