homo hysteria

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.