jayemm
You shouldn't feel stupid writing your post. It is admirable that you are prepared to publish your experience. I would say that the most impressive thing you did was to remember to fly the aeroplane> Not so easy when feeling frightened, confused and worried.
I also had a moment or three when a lowish houred PPL unfortunately an experience like yours is what ultimately makes you safer because you learn a great deal from it.
Never be afraid to talk about it because there is not a pilot alive that hasn't had an experience that he would rather he hadn't!