The overwhelming panic and emotional turmoil experienced by a queer person when an unexpected reminder or seemingly insignificant interaction with an ex or crush triggers a flood of emotions. Often accompanied by intense overthinking, this reaction can lead to questioning every small detail, from the nature of the contact to the possibility of rekindling feelings. Symptoms may include racing heartbeats, feeling frozen or stuck, and spiraling thoughts about whether the interaction means more than it likely does.
Considered the dark side of gay panic.
Considered the dark side of gay panic.
I was casually scrolling through my phone when my ex called me and immediately hung up before I could answer. Instant homo hysteria. My heart’s racing, my hands are shaking, and now I’m convinced the universe is trying to tell me something. Was it an accident? Was she thinking about me? Is she seeing someone else now? Should I text her? What if she doesn’t reply? What if she’s mad at me? I can’t stop replaying every moment we shared, wondering if this is my last chance to fix everything. I’m spiraling—someone save me
by lymerust March 13, 2025