I’ll chew gum if I’m anxious/panicky and out in public and/or have to speak. But I kind of start chewing it like a cow eating grass. But I’d rather someone notice that rather than the way I’m breathing or speaking. Can also just put a mask on. Feeling hidden has always calmed me down (hats, hoodies, mask, sunglasses), but also makes me look suspicious.

Same. I have mine on 24/7. The rare occasion when I’m home alone, I’ll turn it off. The silence I experience is very strange. Strange in a good way. I wish I could experience this type of silence when going to bed but it’s either the fans white noise or someone talking on the phone with a tv turned up and walking back and forth. Super annoying!!!