((((((((((((((sanityseeker)))))))))))))))) I'm really sorry you had a stressful pdoc appointment. I'm glad you were able to help yourself by relaxing your breathing.

I do know what you mean about forcing it. If it feels like that, then I just make the session shorter. I did read somewhere that even one minute a day is better than nothing......In fact I am currently trying to do shorter, more frequent meditation "sessions" throughout the day as this is easier for me. I do think that longer sessions are more effective, so I'm hoping I can still work back up to that. Last night and this morning I did 10 minutes each.

It's great you're making today a day of recovery and self-care. I hope you have a healing walk ((((((((((((((sanityseeker)))))))))))))))