17 Ways Traveling Will Make You Healthier

Dillon Hiles | March 23, 2015

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5. The Change of Scenery Helps Fight Depression

Clinical depression is one of the most devastating things the average person can suffer from. It’s crippling, and takes away all your motivation and strength. It goes beyond just feeling sad. And the cycle of your day to day life often just aggravates the symptoms.

Luckily, getting out of the house and traveling has been known to help fight depression. Doctors have noticed that many people suffering from depression become mentally healthier when traveling. Getting out of the house and introducing positive experiences improves symptoms, and the joys of traveling often leave people feeling empowered and more relaxed. And with so much to do and see, people with depression are less likely to fall into a rut or dwell on negative thoughts.

Travel isn’t the miracle cure-all however, and depression sufferers should avoid travel during extended episodes of despair, and make sure they bring any anti-depressant medication they’ve been prescribed.

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