The sad thing about me is I will be so worried about getting giardia I will physically make myself sick having pretty much the same symptoms. I will get extremely paranoid about drinking anything that didn't come from a pretreated source no matter what precautions were taken. It is because of this I need to bring Imodium when out on the trail.

I refuse to let this silly fear prevent me from enjoying backpacking. I know that if I take the proper precautions I have nothing to worry about. If can only let my warped mind know this one day I'll be ok.

I'm a recovering alcoholic, as well as being treated for depression. My mind doesent work like a normal persons does. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />


Tom