I guess the best example I can think of is Chris McCandless

Then there’s the North Pond Hermit of Maine but I suppose people would not classify him as free of mental illness.

Just wondering how many people are out there living in caves, walking around, hiking trails, hopping trains, or living in National Forests full time who really aren’t mentally ill and just choose that lifestyle. What do you think?

  • v_krishna@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    8 months ago

    squattheplanet.com has a long running forum if you want a bit of insight into the culture

    Edit although rereading OP I feel 90% of the vagabond / dirty kid / oogle folks I’ve known have all had on and off hard drug and mental health issues at a way higher percentage than the normal population.