That's cool Flip,
Personally I have found the pursuing of playing music and writing music and songs to be my therapy and joy in life.
You and I seem to be similar. While in the WT corporation's clutches I always had a measure of guilt accompany my interest in music. Now after years of self therapy I can pursue my interest without the nagging pains of conscience over the music I choose to sing and play. BTW this guy has some very good instruction videos->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2R0WHtpIB8