What can you learn from homeless people? Lots of things! Especially if you’re interested in learning street smarts. There are a number of scenarios in which you would have to abandon your home and/or vehicle and bug out on foot.
If you’re in the city when this happens, you’ll need to know how to survive on the streets until you can get somewhere safe.
In this article, Jacob Hunter from Primal Survivor lists 10 survival tips and tricks learned from homeless people, some of whom have been on the streets for years.
There are tips on staying warm, staying clean, and staying sane. Follow the link below to check it out.
I am ex-homeless, and I wasn’t homeless in the States. One of my larger files was destroyed, so I have only this note left. Though, in direct reaction to the video: Do not carry more than you can carry for 16 hours per day. I distrust people, who claim to be survivors, but make all the mistakes, which we are forced to recognize in the first 48 hours, as one of the bummers, the vagrants, the homeless.
Confrontations with violent criminals, or animals, and street-life stressors can produce a number of normal to abnormal stress reactions, for PTSD does not just come from nothing. Helpers and urban neo-shamans may experience reactions immediately, but often reactions show-up (manifest) after returning home, or in case of urban homeless: After coming to rest. Reactions tend to change and disappear over time. It is important for each survival-oriented adult to know the signs of combat stress/posttraumatic stress. Similar on hygiene & disease prevention.
A pseudo-version of so called survivor guilt is common among helpers, who believe in their work and causes, as witnessing the death and squalor repeatedly can only produce a result like that. The more dangerous, and obviously more anti-social, alternate is a detachment from the victims, or resentment for those needing help. Rare, but real, are the death angel types of pseudo-helpers.
Another symptom ranging from normal to problematic is: Fatigue, exhaustion, or tiredness. Handling symptoms of post traumatic stress, witnessed tragedies, the own suffering, or survival ALL mean your mind and nervous system have to handle a lot more than usual. Most street survivors learn what addicts tend to deny. Intoxication and the remnants hence left in your bodily system will wear you down, as they are a long-term burdens and cause additional problems, which will impair recovery. And yeah, sometimes a good drink, or smoke, does spice up our existence.
The most underestimated, but very real, invisible killers are:
Disease, poisons, crime, cold, false friends, resignation.
There are a number of contaminants that are always found in contaminated water. While some are easy to remove, others are extremely difficult and require a combination of techniques to successfully eradicate them. Some of the major contaminants of water include the following:
Bacteria – Typically found in human and animal fecal waste, these contaminants are known to be the easiest pathogens to filter out and treat because of their large sizes. Bacteria live in water and can cause diseases in humans if ingested. Examples include E. coli, Campylobacter, Cholera, Shigella, Salmonella, and Coliform among others. Bacteria can be eliminated by all types of filters, UV purifiers, and chemical treatments.
Protozoa – These single-celled microorganisms are the most feared of all waterborne contaminants as they cause severe intestinal problems. Symptoms typically start anywhere from 2 – 12 days after ingestion. This group of microorganisms is able to live in cold water for up to a couple of months. Examples include Giardia, Cyclospora, and Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium is especially resistant to a number of water treatment techniques because of its hard-protective outer layer. These group of organisms can be eliminated by iodine, chlorine dioxide, and only a handful of filters.
Sediment/debris – These include solid stuff like sand, silt, dirt, plant and animal matter, and debris. This can be eliminated by all kinds of filters. This is because they are large enough to be captured by any filter cartridge
Chemicals/toxins – These are chemicals usually found in water which are toxic and harmful to humans and animals. These chemicals dissolve into the water and can only be removed using filters that use the activated carbon block filter cartridge. This is because the activated carbon absorbs the chemicals which cannot be captured by normal filters due to their dissolved nature
I am 74 years old and have never been homeless or even lived in a subsidized apartment. I was lucky enough to find rentals that had owners that were decent and kind and recognized me for a valuable tenant that takes care of their property with excellent references and credit report. I rented for close to 20 years but just this last year I was warned by new owners that when my lease expires, I can expect a large rent increase. I am on a fixed income but have never been late paying my monthly rent. I have also fixed over 100 cats over the years and have fed and sheltered them. I have 7 cats that live with me that were abandoned and this will be my last group to raise and care for. They are all fixed. I have managed all these years and would rather die than give them out to shelters that say they are no kill, but they lie. It has been extremely hard but my heart is full of empathy when it comes to helping cats and somehow and yes with prayer and God’s help we make it work. This year unless a miracle happens and it might I hope, I will be homeless. Any suggestions, and do not say give the cats up for adoption or to the pound because people that adopt sometimes are torturers of animals and have no empathy or love in their hearts. I can pay rent as I have been doing but cannot pay more than $700 per month for a little house, studio or 1 bedroom with a bathroom of course. I take care of things and you would never have to worry. I live in Stanislaus County and I want to stay there. I cannot afford to move to another state. I welcome any suggestions but I cannot give up these cats to death or other horrible happenings. I love them and just the thought of having any one of them mistreated makes me sick. I welcome all positive feedback. Thank you.
I haven’t been homeless, but served in the Army, in Europe. Men or women, wear several pair of pantyhose, they keep you warm. Baths using baby wipes, beats being funky!
4 in the morning, cold, I went to do my familie’s laundry. As I entered the laundromat, a homeless woman came in after me. She asked for a bottle of water and a quarter. She chugged the water, then went to a dryer, stuffed a blanket and her coat in, and started it. When they were toasty warm she put on the coat, arranged the laundry cart outside the dryer, climbed in and fell asleep. Homeless comfy bed.
after reading the story,an having many years of info from picking the homeless minds when i worked at a center for homeless,i can say the story is spot on.it over looked some things but as for what was wrote,it was good.
a trick i learned i use daily as its a money maker one,an one ALWAYS needs $$$$
if you are like me an walk everywhere in my city,i learned to walk through fast food to go window areas,look down,you will ALMOST ALWAYS find change.i did this for one day,just walking through them fast food areas an i walked away with almost 5-10 bucks. (i believe in trying things out an i had the time to actually research this tip)
also another good tip…DO NOT BE AFRAID OR EMBARRASSED TO DUMPSTER DIVE!! the amount of stuff we as Americans throw out daily is mind blowing,from food to cloths,to camping gear,to you can name it,it can be found in a trash can!! look behind second hand stores for some good stuff,they had no space to sell it,or already had too much of it,so they toss it
I appreciate, result in I found exactly what I used too be having a
look for. You’ve ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Havve a nice day.
Bye