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OP, I would suggest you do an internet search for psychologists in your area, who are trained to evaluate people for PTSD, and to treat it. You should at least get evaluated. Going off into the wilderness, whether desert or otherwise, isn't going to solve anything. If you have Medicaid, or whatever CA offers of that nature, it should pay for an evaluation.
I already have a scheduled appointment for meeting my new psychiatrist in Riverside coming up on the 27th of November (several days right before my birthday), and that's what I'm waiting for.
Okay, I have researched each area suggested here so far, and while they do indeed look pretty nice, I would say that at least most of those areas do NOT have the exact climate or terrain that I would prefer, which would consist of hot to very HOT summers, and sunny and clear for nearly all year-round (ergo, a hot desert ("true" desert) climate, that means no clouds or snow/rain), and terrain that resembles an actual desert. Of all of these suggested areas, based on this criteria alone, I would personally say that Herlong, Doyle, Rachel, and Caliente seem to be the closest to that and the most appealing.
Also, all of these areas suggested (so far) are set at an elevation of at least +4,000 feet on up to +6,500 feet above sea level. That means they all get really cold and sometimes below freezing (and also snow, and a lot lower amount of clear and sunny days). I should mention that I am NO fan of the cold/freezing weather, and I start to feel at least a bit chilly when the weather hits around 50-60°F (and lower). This is why I much prefer the year-round sunny and hot weather (I don't pay very much mind to temps over 110-115°F and rising; in fact, I actually like it), a lower elevation, and terrain and vegetation (creosote bushes, tamarisk trees, greasewood, ocotillos, etc.) that resembles an actual desert. That is really the kind of climate, setting, and terrain/vegetation I would like and desire the most (a la the Colorado/Sonoran Desert).
In addition, Susanville (in Lassen County, in northeastern California) is home to two state prisons, one of which is named the High Desert State Prison. Are Susanville, Westwood, Herlong, and Doyle (all within Lassen County in CA) all in an actual "high desert" area? Because, from what I have seen on Google images, sure, there is sagebrush scrub to be found, but then, there lies several pine trees in places. So, is this specific area still actually considered to be "high desert," even at an elevation of 4,000 feet and up?
Keep the suggestions coming.
Last edited by Brandon Graves; 09-30-2018 at 04:20 PM..
Try Borrego Springs. It’s small and will probably never get much bigger. You can lose yourself in the Anza-Borrego desert, lots of trails, canyons, etc. It’s Sonoran Desert. I think it’s beautiful.
You should avoid the Barstow area. There are plenty of threads on Barstow and environs to read. Same for Trona. Ridgecrest should be good, you’re right in the edge of Death Valley, lots of places to lose yourself there.
Also, don’t rule out Arizona. Read the Arizona forums for information. Good luck.
Borrego Springs seems to have just about nearly everything that I would desire (except a railroad, but, that's fine).
Record high temp of 122°F? Perfect!
However, the only deterrent that I would give out for that town is the fact that three of my seven older siblings (two older sisters and one older brother) live over in San Diego (another older brother of mine lives over in Los Angeles, my younger brother is in foster care and living in Moreno Valley (not too far from where I live), two other older brothers live out in Palm Desert, and another older sister lives in Stony Brook, Long Island, NY).
Perhaps Ridgecrest would be a bit better for me. Record high temp of 119°F? Still perfect!
Borrego Springs and Ridgecrest are probably the areas I am currently interested in the most.
Take a look at Alpine, Tx. I think it meets your criteria other than not in CA. I thought you wanted to be awawy from family is that backward? Also consider NM, maybe Almagordo or near the Arizona border near the Gila NF.
Alpine, TX is not hot like the other suggested towns are.
Yeah, I just researched a little bit on that town, and it is said that the record high temp was only 107°F. Not hot enough for me, but still plenty hot. Plus, not exactly an actual desert setting, either. So, that's out. Still looks a bit pretty, though.
Amargosa Valley, NV
Indian Springs, NV
Laughlin, NV
Logandale, NV
Mesquite, NV
Overton, NV
Pahrump, NV
Most of Nevada is dry and desert like. Northern Nevada has more greenery and rains more up there.
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