Im 21, i got a mental illness, i want to travel the world on my own...?

Question

hey, my names lenny...

i left home at 20yo and stoped taking my medication for schizophrenia. i live by the sea in a smalll town 2 hours from melbourne. i am happy and indipendant from my family, who live in perth, i love them very much, life for me is a good, i am free. it is a rollarcoaster of symptoms... but i have LEARNED TO DEVELOP CONTROL OVER MY LIFE... i get scared, i cry alot... but i am harmless... i've had a year to myself, now i want to take on the world... i want to explore... what should i do to prepare myself... ??? thank you

Answer 1

Buy a lot of travel guides

Do online research

Learn basic words and phrases from countries you are interested in visiting.

Make sure someone knows where you're going and how to contact you

Get used to getting some curious looks and answering unexpected questions, because it will happen.

Don't be afraid to approach strangers and ask for help

Consider shorter trips before planning any long distance, overseas excursions.

Learn how to spot and avoid dangerous situations

Have fun!