Truckers and Mental Health: Tips on taking care of your mental health

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{"text":"When living on the road, tips for good mental health are imperative for the truck driver. The life of a trucker is by no means an easy one.\r\n\r\nLife on the road can be pretty tough at times.\r\n\r\nTIPS FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH\r\n\r\nTravel with a pet, spouse or significant other, every now and then.\r\nContact home daily. It’s a good way to stay connected to the family. and ‘in the loop’ with your loved ones.\r\nFollow a routine on the road which is similar to your normal at home everyday routine.\r\nBring along some comforts of home, like a tv, computer, decent good quality bedding etc.\r\nTake along some favorite music to listen to when driving.\r\nTake time for daily showers, grooming.\r\nPlan time off away from your truck.\r\nGet a hotel room occasionally. Getting away from the truck is a good idea to give yourself a well-deserved break.\r\n\r\nThe life of a trucker can be both enjoyable and successful. It’s a giant balancing act, but it can be done. Truck drivers who are successful over the road drivers know that the game isn’t to be the fastest truck on the road, with a perfect on-time delivery schedule.\r\n\r\nSuccessful drivers are those who consistently deliver their loads safely, in a timely fashion, while maintaining a decent standard of living.\r\n\r\nSometimes, OTR drivers forget how to live. They complete one trip after the next, without sufficient time off and living in between trips. Some allow the driving job to take over their life. Don’t fall victim to this dangerous cycle.\r\n","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":639.0,\"name\":\"980/android_1550670973995.jpg\",\"url\":\"\",\"width\":960.0}]","canComment":true}