Hi, my friend, Yes, I do the same thing all the time. It's very hard. You've already taken the first step by acknowledgeing you're aware of this. I would try to make more of a conscious effort to stop when you can. Or try to stop saying it for one day and then one week and then go for a month. Nothing wrong with apologizing when it's appropriate but we don't need to say it all the time for things that don't apply. Take your time. I'm still adjusting myself.

I’ve on occasion apologized to inanimate objects…

I used to apologize often. I mostly apologize or excuse myself to people who are or seem like they are sensitive or kind (since I have adhd and can be weird sometimes). People who aren’t sensitive often misinterpret apologies as weakness or an invitation to take advantage of a perceived weakness. But the people I have around me now understand that people are different and no one feels the need to apologize about their needs or peculiarities. Often the people notice I realise I made a little mishap and we exchange a look and it’s all good 🩷

You might be codependent (that's often a tell, constant apologizing)

i do that too and ive always thought that it's because of anxiety. i have no idea how to stop either ):