I do know what you mean. Perhaps it's not so much about getting rid of your possessions but starting anew? Completely changing location and environment. Going through a cleansing process maybe? Perhaps this will make you feel better and feel free?
I have made a complete change and moved to England but I am afraid I haven't changed. I was okay at first but now that I have been here awhile and should now be knuckling down to find a job, I am starting to slightly sh*t myself :

: I am now even having thoughts of returning home as it would be the easier option but everyone is expecting me to do that, even my mum. She said she thought we would go back and I said why, do you think it's because I won't find a job and she said yes. She did say that she didn't care even though the plan was for us to stay here because she has had her life and enjoyed it and has enjoyed the holiday she is having. Somehow I wish she hadn't said it because it makes it easier for me to chicken out and go home.
So Recluse, you could consider moving but if you are serious the best plan would be to apply for jobs somewhere else and then move to where it is. Perhaps that is your escape. That's if you didn't chicken out like I might just do soon!!!

Man life is hard with our issues.
I was just thinking about those movies where the main character goes through some problems and thinks stuff it I am outta here. They pack up their car and move somewhere completely different and make a new life for themselves, make friends with their quirky neighbours and find true love.
Oh I wish that was real life
