Is it normal to feel nothing?

[Tree Nerd]

So I leave in less then 20 days to start my thru hike and I feel nothing for it. No anxiety, enthusiasm, nervousness, nothing. Is this normal?

[slow mind]

You cold heartless bastard.

[Teacher & Snacktime]

So I leave in less then 20 days to start my thru hike and I feel nothing for it. No anxiety, enthusiasm, nervousness, nothing. Is this normal?

No....no, I'm sorry to say, it's not normal. But then, if you're seeking normal, what are you doing here?

[Grampie]

If you don't feel any excitment now, you probley won't feel any while on the trail either. You will soon got boared and go home.

[Sampson]

You're probably a cyborg and don't even know it. Try punching yourself in the yams. If you don't feel it, my suspicions are correct.

[Tree Nerd]

haha I'm enjoying the replies.....I am definitely excited and really looking forward to it, but it hasn't registered that its only 20 days away. I am still operating on a daily basis as if its still a couple months away. I feel like it will hit me real hard once I get on the bus to Maine. The only thing that I have really thought about is how hard its going to be to say good bye to my dog for such a long time.

[HikerMom58]

So I leave in less then 20 days to start my thru hike and I feel nothing for it. No anxiety, enthusiasm, nervousness, nothing. Is this normal?

I think I understand why Tree Nerd. Feelings are feeling... you can't trust them. Do what you really want to do- the feelings will come.... and go.

[Train Wreck]

If you've been planning this for a while, you've probably cycled through all the emotional ups and downs to the point where you've processed all the feelings adequately. Wait till the night before and tell us what you feel like then!

[HikerMom58]

haha I'm enjoying the replies.....I am definitely excited and really looking forward to it, but it hasn't registered that its only 20 days away. I am still operating on a daily basis as if its still a couple months away. I feel like it will hit me real hard once I get on the bus to Maine. The only thing that I have really thought about is how hard its going to be to say good bye to my dog for such a long time.

You stinker.. you were pulling our leg!! Have a great time... 20 more days!!!

[Train Wreck]

You cold heartless bastard.

Keyboard clean up on aisle 3!

[Tree Nerd]

If you've been planning this for a while, you've probably cycled through all the emotional ups and downs to the point where you've processed all the feelings adequately. Wait till the night before and tell us what you feel like then!

I can see that.....and yes I have a feeling that the day before will be very intense.

[Half Note]

I think it will hit you once you set foot on the trail.

[Old Hiker]

You cold heartless bastard.

You know his parents????

Not sure how you can't - I just went down to 999 days until my next attempt and I feel some excitement.

Not to worry - you are prepared (hopefully) - you know what you are doing (hopefully) - you're ready to go. Good luck - hike safe.

[stranger]

I'm always fine up to the day before, then it hits me like a truck, anything big or new...patience my friend and get your butt in shape!

[Ktaadn]

So I leave in less then 20 days to start my thru hike and I feel nothing for it. No anxiety, enthusiasm, nervousness, nothing. Is this normal?

You have reached your Zen state. Congratulations!

[kidchill]

I think it's normal 'cause that's exactly how I felt. I think I was stressed out, but it was life stuff and domestic duties. Storing my belongings, moving, cleaning, etc. I felt nothing for the trail. I hopped on the plane and was like, "Okay, the adventure begins...let's see what happens."

[evyck da fleet]

It was normal for me. I had real life responsibilities that were my primary focus until my hike. It really didn't hit me until I stopped to tent the first night out.

[Datto]

I hopped on the plane and was like, "Okay, the adventure begins...let's see what happens."

That's how I felt when I went to Reno the first time.


Datto

[Wise Old Owl]

This spew is awesome... go hike..

[adamkrz]

My old girlfriend use to tell me the same thing.