Oh good I’m glad you found info online. The deep breathing will help alot too.

You are talking about the vagus nerve. I’m over 40 and have suffered just like you, my parents would take me to dr after dr and i’ve tried every diet (not for weight loss) thinking it was foods or the combinations. I did find out I’m gluten free and that helped. but about 2 months ago I tried hypnotherpy, after 3 sessions, i am almost cured. You do have control over it.

I was going to also say don’t worry what they think. I do understand how you feel tho, you have to see these people all day almost every day. I would “play the field” have an expensive lunch one day with that group, sit with the guys one day, and float around. Some days you can also sit by yourself and read a book. Good luck and don’t worry about so much.