Thanks, that is encouraging.

I tried therapy around 2012, but I felt like it wasn't very productive. I went monthly for a year. (I have heard that it is better to go weekly, so I plan to try that this time.)

One problem is that the therapist would make suggestions like trying to volunteer, and I never followed through.

To be honest, I often think my situation is hopeless. Also I'm 48 and it is hard to imagine my personality changing.

I hope I can get motivated to try therapy again though.