I just googled this. I did not know that something called the “Nature-deficit disorder” even existed. I just wanted to know if I had some illness due to the lack of exposure to nature. Since of late I have been feeling rather low and very poor with my energy levels and at times depressed. No matter what bits of activities and hobbies I do indoors seem to lift my spirit. And I have been craving to be outdoors – not just outdoors but some quality time with nature. We are mostly stuck indoors at this time and for some of us who live in tiny spaces in concrete jungles and have all kinds of movement restrictions within city borders and are unable to go for a hike to the mountains or just bask on some private beach, yes we may be suffering from something called nature-deficit disorder.
They do say this disorder is for real and is relevant to children. Please see link below
As for me, I may not be a child in appearance, but I know the child within me has gone bonkers and is probably dying with this disorder. I keep dreaming of places I have never been before. Places of exotic nature, waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, pristine virgin beaches. I see myself hiking, taking a dip at a waterfall, enjoying the sounds and sights of exotic birds and insects, fishing at some lake and making myself campfire and enjoying my catch of the day.
With all the restrictions on travel outside of my country, I am just dying inside to travel within my country. But that comes with great cost. Cost not with money, but all the forms I have to fill out and the possibility of having to self-isolate myself and not be able to return to work etc for not following protocols. But the places I want to travel are not the standard parks and hotels. I just want to get in my car, check google maps, locate a secluded beach or a waterfall in the mountains and just drive there and have myself a ball – a quiet picnic. But that seems impossible at this time. And I do not know how long I must wait till the protocols are relaxed and the circumstances are better. I cannot be selfish for myself at this time but I am so desperate for a date with nature.
All I know is that I am actually suffering from this disorder.
From the Heart 
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