I'm a terrible person.

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I'm not going to go into great detail. I just need to vent.

I said something to someone that I feel may have been completely misconstrued, and I can't seem to get over it. It was totally innocent but I can't stop beating myself up over it and bawling. I stuck my foot in my mouth (metaphorically of course, not literally) and I'm truly remorseful. Ughh... Sorry just needed to vent.

That doesn't make you a terrible person. You just made a mistake, just like every other person on the planet.

I've been there many times. Just try to learn from it, apologize if need be, and carry on.

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I hope you'll feel better soon, Ishi2.

And MrMajorMajor has given you some great advice.

Maybe you could look around in your Unconscious and see if there's something there that's connected to the innocent thing that you said. If you can find it, then you can deal with it. Connected in some way - maybe even as a pun. Or a similar situation from long ago? Just guessing. I am sorry you feel this way and wish you well.

You have a sense of shame, and are empathetic.

These are good qualities.

I can relate, I can hang on to these things too. You have to let it go eventually or it will eat you up. Try distracting yourself.

If you were truly a terrible person, I don't think you would care about what you said, or if it was true or not or if it hurt anyone. Clearly you do care.