While things were at their worst... I took up water colour painting.
If any of you knew me you would be rolling on the floor laughing at the thought. I am an ex drunk, ex punk with hands like shovels.
It worked for me in a way I can't explain, perhaps it was about focus and distraction, I don't know. I will never be a great artist bit I did manage to produce some colourful "creations" and it kept my hands busy.