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Hey, so first, relax. And not in a "wow what a crazy overreaction what a weirdo" way.
Like in a "it completely doesn't matter" way.
It sounds like youre likely ruminating on past interactions and letting that cycle paralyze you. I hate to tell you "touch grass," but, go exercise. Find something fun to do. Go hiking. Or take up a hobby. Learn an instrument. Kick a hackey sack around.
I know it sucks. But hear me... When your brain is frantically figuring out how to handle your redlining heart and O2 levels, you will not be able to take the space to remember that thing someone said online. When your brain is getting frustrated that you keep messing up that riff at the same spot every time, you'll find focus that drowns out this negative stuff.
There's a lot I can say, but it's all to sell you on something that's a hard sell. Take my word for it, please. Find a big hill and go walk up it the next time your chest feels tight.
I tend to be similar. And what my therapist tells me, and what maybe you need to hear or realize is, you are living in your head. There's a whole world outside of it. If being in your head is not treating you well, go focus on your senses. Go smell something nice. Go touch something fuzzy. Go listen to something pleasant. Go eat something delicious. And focus on it. Like for real, oomut of your head, focus on it. Take stock in what's good.