I feel for you, the begining stages of MLC are the hardest. The trying to figure out why the person that you chose for your life partner has all of a sudden been acptured by aliens and taken away.
You do it for years, because you have hope, faith and love!!
The MLC'er creeps in and out of the tunnel many many times....(mine is going on year 4). Don't be frightened!!
Keep taking those deep breaths and listening to the white noise, the constant MLC chatter that can take place in your mind and consume you will drive you crazy!!