I hope you are feeling better.
I used to think I was a lost cause too.
My sister is having problems of her own these days, and my mom said to my dad "will we ever get through this?" At which he pointed to me and said "of course! We have a real life miracle sitting right here!"
I also got the "have you been drinking thing?" But not for a while now since I have some sober time.
I do agree with you about the hobbies thing. Especially since my main hobby is reading. But I've been remembering that I have a degree in English and I have decided to start going to the theatre and cinema again. I used to love the theatre. My brother also got me a camera for Christmas in case "you want to take up photography as a hobby". Some good ideas there.
Life is for living!