This happens to me sometimes. You wouldn’t tell I’m panicking from the outside - the only thing that gives it away is that I play with my hair or stretch my legs excessively.

Can you share your experiences of this and any tips to fix it? I wonder if it’s because my brain feels ‘trapped’ within the convo or the situation so even with close friends I end up panicking. My heart races and I feel spaced out. Sometimes I’ll feel out of breath, like I can’t talk even though I can.