I'm glad that my article has even one more reader, if for no other reason to highlight the need to avoid having to use tools to get out of such an absolutely frightening and dark place. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it...

My only add is that when it comes to actually being in the moment, the challenge is to maintain focus while your emotional side is talking, nay screaming louder and louder in your head. Mind you, I had absolutely no training and no instrument to help, so of course, it was a helluva cold start.

So as others have stated, practice with the instrument and do so in open, clear air to start. The emotional side will still yell at you, you'll just accommodate...