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Rahel,
What you’re describing is all very normal and usual. From the my point of viea, you’re doing fantastic. Bravo! Don’t be afraid of “backsliding”, that’s not what’s happening. The feeling “normal” to feeling “discomfort” is part of the process. Normal steps.
To help with the thousands of thoughts, consider switching to metta meditation. Metta means friendship, loving kindness, and is a feeling we can grow. As we cultivate metta, we silence the thousands of thoughts down to a few simple ones, and the mind grows peaceful, smooth. Consider “Sharon Salzburg guided metta meditation” on YouTube. Twice a day for a week should provide a lot of noticeable relief. The key is to give as much authenticity to the meditation as you can. Slowly, the mind becomes more peaceful.
Said differently, directly:
Step 1) “Sharon Salzburg guided metta meditation” on YouTube.
Step 2) Give hugs, as often as you can manage, to yourself and anyone you love.
Step 3) Peace grows slowly, directly, predictably.
Good luck! Keep going, you’re doing awesome. The difference already is humbling, inspiring. Namaste, sis!
With warmth,
Matt