Impressive story ... ! Good to read you've managed to recover from the ordeal.
I haven't experienced any dire situations in the last few years. However, as I grow older I realize more and more that life could end in the blink of an eye. I've seen young families getting destroyed by deadly diseases and I've seen young, rich and happy people kill themselves (haven't seen the actual suicide but saw the effects).
This is why I've abondened the rat race and strive for a more relaxed lifestyle with more free time. I value freedom more than a busy career.