[speedyapoc]

Therapy is a deeply personal thing, and as such I can understand the hesitancy. I suppose that therapists can vary but mine was not one to give advice. Sessions consisted of me working through my feelings in a safe place, free of distractions, with the therapist effectively working as a guide to keep things on course. It was not a case of someone hearing my problems and suggesting solutions. My progress I had came from within, as a result of the sessions.

With respect to hobbies, I think that the inflection point was realizing that there were truly things still did excite me. From there, it was a matter of working up the courage to explore them. It wasn’t something that happened instantly, but generally being more in tune with my feelings, through therapy, allowed me to identify opportunities for hobbies and balancing activities.

It’s interesting that you mention Lego and DIY electronics. I had similar interests which, from what I would guess, stemmed from an interest in building things (which was the reason I got into software in the first place).