Totally understand that feeling. Whenever I get my feedback/notes/edits, I skim them quickly and then take a few days away from the work. The second read through always feels more manageable to me personally. Writing is a skill and craft that can be learned and every time you write, you learn a bit more. About yourself, about the process, about storytelling, etc.

Also cringe is subjective and not necessarily bad. Every writer feels unsure sometimes (or all the time), and that's okay too. Just don't give up on yourself ❤

I had to take a few days for my confidence to return. And it did.

One of my manuscripts was like this and I really struggled. I didn't open it. Couldn't address the edits until I took a break. Powering through the critiques and telling yourself IT IS NOT PERSONAL, I AM NOT A BAD WRITER, I AM IN FACT GREAT BECAUSE I HAVE A PROJECT TO EDIT AT ALL - it's a mantra, and when you feel brave, dive in!

Sorry. I know it is hard. But you can get in there and revise it. Surely there is something positive the editor said. You can hang on to that. And then trust you gut to makes the changes that make sense to you. Think about it awhile. Trust yourself too.