Thanks for the comments.

I'll still restore vintage pieces that take my fancy & repair the odd amp for beer money but my own system had become an addiction & IME with any addiction you cant "cut down" you either carry on to your doom or quit.... I chose to quit.

Sounds extreme but it was occupying my mind far too much, costing far too much money & subsequently ruining my relationship with those around me... addictive personality & all that

Cheers