[fcallagy]

Hi Ryan, i dont have much to add other than to echo what Stravos said about solo diving. i am in a similar situation to you often diving solo. But I do limit myself to 10m max and 1 min dive time. All this is done on inhale.

Imho frc is an advanced freediving technique one that i would like to try but only in secure safe surroundings. as well as the risk to life diving with a confident buddy that you trust will enhance your training as you will push it that bit more knowing that some one has your back if it all goes wrong.

Your origninal question was about getting the dive out of the mind and for me the only way to do that is when a buddy is present. If your mind is holding you back its doing it for a reason like the one above.
Stay safe and be around to enjoy the rest of that lake.