[apneaboy]

I actually enjoy the thermocline. It drops to about 4-5 degrees celsius anywhere between 6m and about 25m depending on the time of the year. The surface is between 7degrees celcius to about 20 degrees in summer if we are lucky.

When i hit the thermocline it relaxes me, it reminds me i'm diving and then you get a hot bath just before you get back to the surface.

Its just a case of getting use to it, i dress for the surface temperature and just accept its a little chilly. In terms of a positive thought for your descent just remember how good cold water is for that diving reflex :-)

Once you accept its probably a good thing and then just dive you will relax enough to not let it bother you or actually help.

Enjoy