I class myself as a relatively strong person in terms of mental health and well-being however throughout the US travel ban the thought of not being able to see loved ones did have an impact on my own mental health. I get I was imprisoned, the very thought of being told I would not be able to travel to the US impacted me. To be fair it was one of the reasons why I set up this blog, I needed a channel to outsource my own feelings and something for me to focus on. I wanted optimism that the US travel ban would eventually be lifted and that I would, at some point, be able to see loved ones. I remember throughout the travel ban my hopes were raised and then dashed more times than I can remember and I know I was not alone when I say that this certainly played with our mental health. I was thankful that I was, and still am, a sting person but I'm not sure how much longer I would have felt calm if the US travel ban were to have continued.
Then I thought about all the other people separated from their loved ones for what seemed an endless 2 years, what these split families and relationships did for the mental health of many, many people is sad to think.
So yes when the travel ban was lifted in November I was so happy. I was so happy to break news of the date back in October last year, not only for my own mental health but I know the news would be not just a relief to everyone but would make people so, so happy.
So yes, US travel has certainly been good for my own mental health and I hope it's good for you too. Remember if you are suffering please reach out to someone, there are wonderful resources online, I'm happy for you to reach out to me whether it be on twitter or email - sammualjamesmcloughlin@gmail.com but please, just talk to someone and I continue to wish you all, happy US travels.
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