I am fortunate to have fallen heir to the bedroom of the last kid to fledge the nest in our family of 5. It is a combo home office and sewing studio. My happy place. Everyone knows not to touch my stuff. Frankly if somebody questioned my technique before I asked for help, I would be tempted to go at them with that rotary cutter!
Good on you for going for help, Railroadersbrat. I think a lot of folks struggle on in shame and silence with depression and anxiety. I had PPD after each pregnancy, and the last really lingered in spite of treatment. I am always alert for a return, and when I feel it creeping back, I book a visit with doc and counselor to nip it in the bud. Oddly, one of the first signs things are going south is an inability to enjoy my quilting. Creativity seems to be the first casualty of depression.
As for rotary cutters, I use the one that shuts automatically when you put it down. It also has a locking button. Best of both worlds, IMHO!