beaglebiz
PA
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if you rv or not, I still like the dog idea. My dogs sleep with/near us, I talk to them all of the time, and they really lift me up and relax me. Also, you are never really alone with a dog. I remember reading something about how a dog is always there for you, non judgemental, and does not hold a grudge.
You might want to take a look in your animal shelter and see if there is some doggy there looking for some companionship. JMO
Also, I think it might be a good idea to rent an rv for a month or so and see what its like.
good luck to you
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Mollysmom
Iowa
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I think there are service dogs for people with PTSD and wondered if you've looked into that. However, you didn't ask for help with your PTSD, not that I could help !
I can understand what you said about nature "saving" you - it fills my soul.
Do you want to work on the road ? Can you make an income from your writting and/or photography ? I would expect you can find many places to camp where you can avoid people or talk to them if you want to.
Maybe you would do better just buying or renting someplace close to a place that you feel safe. You could "go to nature" when you needed it - you could see people when you needed.
It's a tough situation and I hope you find a solution that works for you.
Good luck
Trudy - Molly and Murphy
Waiting to be free !
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rubydi
bothell,washington
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Susan: each one of us has moments when we desire/need solitude and times when we need people contact. Each of us also has our own level of "stress" caused from living. full timing sounds like where you need to be. My husband and I are full time, but we both have full time jobs, so we can't travel much at this time. However, we love living in our fifth wheel and love living in the rv park. Everyone we have met in RV's have proven to be special people. Just remember my motto: all I have is today, make it one without regrets or resentments and one with good memories for tomorrow.
rubydi
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Kentuckyblueyes
Washington State
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I live full-time in my RV. I do understand a lot of what you are speaking of. I am also an administrator on www.lifefromashes.com It is a private website for women who have undergone any type of abuse. There is also a site link for men as well. So please come check us out. It is totally secure and safe and you can be as much or as little involved as you wish.
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mockturtle
Northwest
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If you do get an RV, you might be interested in this group Open Roads Singles. It's decidedly NOT a dating group, and not all the members are full-timers, but just looking at the individuals in this group gives you an idea of who the single RV-ers are--and a lot of them are women. If I weren't married, I'd probably be a full-time RV-er, and would join a group like this for occasional social interaction. As Donne once wrote, 'No man (or woman!) is an island...'
I wish you the best! Hope we meet on the road somewhere!  --Pat
Husband: Derek
Dog: Bucky
RV: 2000 Aerolite 19RB TT
TV: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 6 cyl. 4WD
This car used to be our toad, now is our TV!
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RVinFamily
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Can you add me to your buddy list and I'll send you a PM?
If not, then my thoughts and ******* are with you.
Renting is a great way to try out RVing and ask the people in sites near you to help out with anything you are learning to do with the RV. We've met a lot of nice people renting RVs. All we've talked to loved it and were planning on buying one.
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sportrac
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I have always been a loner. Yes my situation is different then yours as I was able to fine a mate that understands me. I am two people. one at work which requires me to deal with the public (RV Partsman) and the second which is who I really am (personal life). Like you I am not human friendly but Fulltiming gives you the ability to get away when you want. At the present time we are in a nice secluded spot where I can get away from it all. I have met far better people Fulltiming then anywhere else in my travels. We are a special breed and share a lot in common. I believe you to will share this experience to and be better for it.
Paul & Kathy
Canada
08 F350 Superduty DRW Power Stroke 6.4
07 Cedarcreek 37CKQS
04 Explorer Sportrac
07 Mirage 5x8 Cargo Trailer
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nifty250
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I can understand the peace that being in nature brings. For me it's the desert. I love the infinite vistas and the feeling of being the only human on earth.
I believe that living in an RV offers limitless possibilities. You can boondock out in the middle of nowhere or stay in an RV park or even park at a WalMart for the night. But you already know that.
I'm having difficulty coming up with a scenario that would offer the perfect balance between your need for human interaction and solitude. The flexibility of the RV life would seem to offer the best of both worlds.
2 dirt bike enthusiasts and 1 cool Weimaraner
2005 Teton Frontier Experience
1999 Volvo 610
Attack life! It's gonna kill you anyway. 
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Bethers
Alabama
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As a single female rver- one comment I'd like to toss out there.
You have the option to have as little or as much contact with others as you'd like. That's one of the things I love about rving. Even in a busy park- if you want to stay in your own rv and not socialize, you can. But when you feel the need for that daily human "fix" you can head over and say hi to someone.
Pick cg's with more spacious and secluded sites, but still with other sites - and you should have the solitude with people around.
Edited to add - I live easily on less than $2K/month!
Loving the rv lifestyle!
Beth
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Travelers3
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I would like to make a suggestion regarding therapy. Have you ever looked into Traumatic Incident Reduction? There website is www.tir.org. They specialize in helping people heal from severe trauma. They have been getting attention for their help with veterans coping with severe ptsd after experiencing war horrors. I have done this approach for much milder issues and found it safe and supportive feeling. Their technique is very person centered, non threatening, and nothing is 'done to you'--you feel in control.
This is not long term therapy. There is a list of practioners on the website. If you could travel, it would make it easier to do this.
Anyway, I just wanted to make that one suggestion.
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