The author's journey reveals that moving from London to New Zealand was not the panacea for mental health struggles they hoped it would be. Despite the initial excitement and physical relief from a slower pace of life and outdoor activities, the underlying issues persisted. The author shares a vivid account of experiencing panic attacks in London, leading to thoughts of escape and relocation. The narrative highlights the importance of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes over geographical changes in achieving well-being.
Moving gave me a fresh start, but leaving London didn't solve all my problems.
Being responsible for carrying everything I needed and immersing myself in nature for days at a time was immensely healing.
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