Here’s a trick for next time- stop- take a deep breath and mentally count 1-2-3 then say the word. It works for me nearly every single time. It’s a trick I learned from my mom about answering the phone. I agree with everyone else- the more you freak out over it, the more problems you’re gonna have. I take ashwaghanda to straighten out my crazy periods. So far it’s saving me from an ablation or hysterectomy, so I know it can do great things. Maybe try lemon balm (also an herb) before social events like this. It’s faster acting, whereas ashwaghanda takes a while to work.