Once a Private Security Officer trained in K9 operations, crowd control, and close personal protection, I had to step away from that life in 2013 due to a PTSD-related diagnosis. Gaming wasn’t just entertainment; it was recommended during Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a way to re-engage with strategy, patience, and adaptability. Over time, it became my personal space where immersion replaced the pressures of reality. Now it's more habitual and I don't really do much else lol.