What is a good mental health retreat

[MrIowa]

I'm looking for an experience to help me reset. I know and can feel past trauma almost like its a tumor in my brain. currently I'm only able to give about 40% of the potential that i know i truly have. I need a break from technology and weed. i dream of going off grid or moving to an eco village, something slower. Right now my business is stable, but the past 4 years were ruthless. to be honest I've achieved every goal I've ever set, now no goal seems impossible, but now i just dont want to put in the effort. I don't want the stress or the burden that will come along with that goal/life advancement. life just seems like its 95 percent unenjoyable and 5 percent enjoyable. nothing truly excites me anymore, i dont look forward to things, i dont like being with family, i just sit an watch tik-toks for hours. what im looking for is a place that i can go where they understand why im there and will guide me with meditation, drugs, wizards dust or some experience to help me reset and gain a clear picture.  Also in these past 4 years I've learn that i do have autism, and i found that out at 36. i feel like i might have just rambled a lot here, but i dont know how to help myself at this point and im just seeking help. 

[Raze]

You can try vipassana retreat, ayahuasca retreat, unleash the power within 

[MrIowa]

One thing i would also like to say is i would like the cost to be around $1500 with travel, meals, hotel. I've looked at vedic city as well but there are no options that i feel are affordable. I do decent for myself but i cant swing 5-6k. Ill take a look at the options you gave but i feel the ayahuasca retreat is out of budget as it cant be done in the US correct? 

[Buck Edwards]

28 minutes ago, MrIowa said:

One thing i would also like to say is i would like the cost to be around $1500 with travel, meals, hotel. I've looked at vedic city as well but there are no options that i feel are affordable. I do decent for myself but i cant swing 5-6k. Ill take a look at the options you gave but i feel the ayahuasca retreat is out of budget as it cant be done in the US correct? 

Where exactly are you looking? In Mexico? 

[Michael569]

@MrIowa what sort of experience are you looking for? Relaxing or stimulating? What climate? What food? What culture?

Or are you looking purely for spiritual retreat?

1500 usd isn't a lot for travel and you may run into cash shortage pretty easily unless you go ultra low cost which includes bunk beds, hostels and shared accomodations. Also it doesn't allow much for emergencies and last minute changes etc. you wanna have at least 5k on reserve while traveling solo at all times for unforseen events.

Does that 1500 need to include flights? 

At that budget Europe, America and Australia might not work but potentially south east Asia and South America maybe meso America if you plan it carefully 

 

Edited January 5 by Michael569

[MrIowa]

honestly I'm not sure what i need, i just need a place to recover.  I do fly out to San Diego this week and was able to snag a roof top penthouse, but this trip is for work. I do have funds, they arnt unlimited but if i want something bad enough i can make it happen. I think what I'm looking for is treatment, its like my brain is in a knot due to stress. i need help finding new life goals, or a purpose. i would like something near by that i can drive to in the Midwest. I want the ability to check my phone 1-2 times a day, but over all i want to decompress and re energize with a bit of substance abuse help. 

[Michael569]

34 minutes ago, MrIowa said:

honestly I'm not sure what i need, i just need a place to recover.  I do fly out to San Diego this week and was able to snag a roof top penthouse, but this trip is for work. I do have funds, they arnt unlimited but if i want something bad enough i can make it happen. I think what I'm looking for is treatment, its like my brain is in a knot due to stress. i need help finding new life goals, or a purpose. i would like something near by that i can drive to in the Midwest. I want the ability to check my phone 1-2 times a day, but over all i want to decompress and re energize with a bit of substance abuse help.

what about walking the Appalachian trail? Say a 300 miles of it. That could potentially fit the budget but you'd need some gear, a tent and a little bit of basic survival skills. Although I heard the trail crosses plenty of towns for you to resuply and take a proper nap & shower every now and then. 

I can imagine all that solo walking and time in nature doing wonders for your mental health tho. And its US so you wouldn't have to fly too far. 

Edited Sunday at 07:47 PM by Michael569

[Raze]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIK2DY5gtiU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_UFDAJYzBc

 

[mmKay]

@MrIowa 

A cozy little retreat sounds cool, but I wouldn’t expect it to actually fix things long-term, even if you blast yourself with that wizard dust. It might feel good for a temporary moment, but if that knot you’re describing has been building up for years, a single retreat probably won’t untangle much. Most likely, it will end up being more of a group thing that empties your wallet than something truly focused on you individually and your personal needs. The eco-village idea sounds appealing, but do you really see yourself living that way for the rest of your life? What do you think that idea might be hinting at?

It sounds like what you’re craving is guidance and support to find mental clarity, emotional release, and a way to regain joy in life. Some proper contemplation and soul-searching could help you get there.

Feel free to share more about your situation. There are some knowledgeable people around here. The more you put in, the more we can help you get something meaningful out of it. I don’t believe in quick fixes, but who knows.

Here are a few scattered questions to reflect on to get started. Pick whichever ones you feel like:

If you could have anything as a result of this conversation, what would you want?

Why are you even looking for help?

What do you currently have in your life that you no longer want?

What do you not have in your life that you now want?

Write a short personal life history, including any significant events, both positive and negative.

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