I am assuming that Joshua is neutered? If not, then this is a must do ASAP.

You have a very high-strung kitty on your hands. I do recommend a Comfort Zone plug-in with Feliway to see if that can calm him down. Also a few drops of Rescue Remedy in his drinking water or rubbed into his eartips each day may help. It sounds like you are doing what is needed to defuse his energy, otherwise. All I can add is use a feathered tease because this seems to diffuse some of the aggressiveness.

Some people have trained their cats to walking jackets which enables them to get outside. This might be something you want to consider. Periodically the webpage for these crops up on the site. Or you could do a web search.

An animal behaviorist might also be able to help you. Ask your vet if he/she knows of a local one.

In the meantime, you are doing the right thing by letting Joshua have his space. I hope that as Joshua gets older, he will calm down and become more lovey-dovey. This is entirely possible.
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