For me, Vermont heals me. I've lived in Massachusetts (not like DC but very populous and constant traffic and some level of noise. Then I moved to St Paul MN, same. I was so sick when we finally went back home to VT.

and then I started healing. I am so much better after being home for about 7 years now. The most intense part of my illness I sat for hours watching an amazing view (they're everywhere here), watching hawks and other birds living their lives. Within two years I was ready to go back to work.

I've been hiking and kayaking and handling stressful situations without meltdowns for several years, now.

That's my story.