Ben,
I am so sorry the meeting went just as you feared and I can understand why your anxiety kicked in. I am glad you are going to fight it but try to remember that you must put yourself first and choose your battles carefully. Remember you must take care of yourself and I am right here to cheer you on. My email is open so if your looking for a friend just shoot me an email.
"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us." - Alexander Graham Bell
Look for the sunshine, Ben, it is there and I feel there are good things coming your way so look for another door . I know the search is not easy.
Gentle Hugs,
Kitt