(((Hellion))))
you have nothing to be ashamed of
i had the same problems and found the best thing was what you so wisely did - remove myself where possible until i was back under control
I had someone at work who thought it was funny to jump out at me from behind doors and things because i jumped so much - until i waited for him and jumped out at him
wasnt so funny then ha ha!
other than that i used to ...and still do ..make a joke of it ...
but still first choice is remove myself - practice some grounding techniques and when im calm get back to what i was doing
hope this helps
hang in there - P7
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When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown,
Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.
by Patrick Overton, author and poet