Yeah, I checked them out when I was shopping for a new auto-darkening helmet. Their top pick for TIG work was spot on for me. I think they really do have guys from Donahue's testing stuff. The reviews are pretty detailed and not the typical fluff.

Ugh, new tools are way safer though.

Ugh, I know that feeling. My advice is to just lean into it for a week. Let your brain make those notes, say the art critic stuff out loud, and really lean into the overthinking. In my experience, doing that on purpose makes it feel less serious and more silly. After a few days, it stops feeling like a deep thought and starts feeling like a dumb habit you can laugh at. Your mileage may vary, but it helped me break the cycle.