It sounds like you’ve been caught in a cycle where your mind keeps returning to small mistakes and trying to analyze what they mean about you or how others see you. The part that stands out is not only the mistakes themselves, but the replaying and the uncertainty about other people’s opinions. Before trying to change the pattern, it may help to understand what is happening in those moments. When a mistake comes back to your mind, there are usually a few different layers: The event: “I said/did something wrong.” The emotion: maybe embarrassment, guilt, fear, shame, or tension. The interpretation: “This means people think less of me,” or “I should have done better.” The unknown: what other people actually thought, which may not be as clear as your mind is suggesting. I’d like to understand the specific experience better. Can you describe one recent small mistake that keeps replaying in your head? What happened, and what is the exact thought your mind repeats when it comes back?