To be able to work with C-ptsd...

[Kat]

For me, work provides the structure I need.  I am actually much worse off when I am not working.  I'm a teacher, so I don't have to interact with too many adults day-to-day.  I think the predictability of my daily schedule as well as having my own space where I am in charge helps me to feel safe as well.  When I have too much time on my hands I tend to get stuck in my head and typically start to spiral, so having my mind occupied with all that is going on in the room helps, too.  It's exhausting, but I would honestly be much worse off if I weren't working.