I like the title of your story as when I was around that age I felt like almost died. But that rock bottom moment energized me so well that my life became more joyful and fullfing. Thank you for writing this insightful and inspiring story. Here is a sample memoir related to your story to give an idea to interested readers

https://medium.com/sensible-biohacking-transhumanism/following-traditional-advice-made-me-prediabetic-in-my-20s-267aa52a8190