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The emotional toll of such a financial disaster became increasingly apparent as the conversation unfolded. Jose admitted to experiencing panic attacks and described himself as antisocial—traits he attributed to his past experiences in the military. He spoke candidly about how these personal issues affected both his professional life and financial decisions.
Despite claiming he was “doing okay,” his jokes and nervous laughter indicated a complexity of anxiety and denial. The discussion revealed his tendency to avoid reality when faced with overwhelming business pressures, only making the situation worse as the problems grew out of control.