Is it normal to have an extreme passion for all things nature?

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It's like i cannot live without experiencing nature. I literally get depressed and extremely stressed when i am not in nature. I live in chicago, and it is absolute TORTURE living in a city. Im never satisfied with parks or even small forest preserves; i need to be surrounded by plants and trees and bugs and animals. when im not in nature i feel extremely stressed and frustrated and i just feel so overwhelmed. this all goes away gradually as i get farther from the city and i see less and smaller buildings and people. i am an introvert as well so i think that may play a huge part in this. i love bugs, and im not scared of them, i just want to smooch the lil cuties! i love caring for plants and seeing them grow to their full potential. animals are just so beautiful and amazing and i really respect them. i just feel like i will literally die if i dont keep in touch with nature. does anybody else feel the same way?

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  • hiiiiiiiiiii
    10 years ago

    Ur not alone! Literally! I'm from Chicago also, although I live in the suburbs. I would definitely recommend at least movin out here. But with ur passion and connection with nature, I would suggest another state....I've heard Vermont is gorgeous! I'm thinking about moving to North Carolina eventually. There are way less people and a lot more of nature! I understand how u feel tortured. Living in the eart of Chicago is literally one of my worst nightmares. It smells of garbage and gas everywhere! There are cars and bikes running you over. No one is friendly, everyone just wants to get somewhere fast. I hate it. I fully understand ur anxt.

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  • acidlor
    10 years ago

    You should definitely pursue a career in Environmental Biology. I have the same feelings. I love love love nature. I love going on hikes and collecting things. If you like insects, look into Entomology. When I graduate from my four year, I'll only have a general biology degree, but I'm going to go to grad school for Entomology. It's really great. I've never felt more like I belong since I've been taking my bio classes. Especially the field classes. Then you get to get out and hike every single week.

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  • me1993
    10 years ago

    I am a Pagan, I also adore the countryside and nature, I can feel the gods more strongly there, they are everywhere though.

    Nature are me gods

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  • Boogar
    10 years ago

    Sounds like a move to Alaska is in order.

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  • disthing
    10 years ago

    I know how you feel.

    I wish the things I'm good at would give me an excuse to be outside. I think a job outdoors in woodland or the like would be great.

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