Sometimes the best way to deal with stress is figure why you have reactions to things. You say you have the social skills of a gnat, but having met you, I don't think that's the case. If you really were a sociopath, you wouldn't even be worried about it.

As for the car? There's nothing you can do about it. You're roomie is going to help and things will take care of itself. Don't sweat it man! Just listen to some of your finest music and breath deeply and think about a favorite memory.

We're here to lend a shoulder anytime you need it Brian!

Hugs