When I was a teen and even younger I self-medicated by disappearing into the woods for hours at a time, sometimes all day and even a couple times sleeping out...I grew up in the country, camping, river floating, hiking, so the outdoors have always been a refuge for me, unless there are people around--then my defenses are up and I am like a soldier on guard duty.

I no longer live in the country. When I am at home and cannot escape in my truck to camp or hike, I like to be holed up in my office, at least lately...and that's where I am now, in my fortress of solitude...