<p>It sounds like the experience is that of the hindrance of restlessness.</p>
<p>You can try to 'note' or 'acknowledge' the experience, such as thinking: 'restlessness/tension' is now occurring.</p>
<p>Otherwise, you can break the meditation. To sit for 45 minutes is a reasonable amount of time.</p>

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2023-11-20T23:43:08.470Z
Ah K yes that sounds right. I'll try to note it. Thanks
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<p>When I meditate after about 45 minutes I start to get this strong urge to finish and open my eyes. I use a timer and after a while I start to feel time dragging and wishing the bell would hurry up. I'm struggling to stay mindful when this happens as the feeling is so strong that it overwhelms and I end up finishing the sit. Any advise anyone can offer please?  Ive tried not using a timer which helps but that's difficult as I cannot just sit indefinitely most of the time.</p>

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I experienced same kind of problem as you.(but different). Maybe this answer can help. https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/a/50604/25614 .
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Urge to open eyes
# Urge to open eyes

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-11-20)

When I meditate after about 45 minutes I start to get this strong urge to finish and open my eyes. I use a timer and after a while I start to feel time dragging and wishing the bell would hurry up. I'm struggling to stay mindful when this happens as the feeling is so strong that it overwhelms and I end up finishing the sit. Any advise anyone can offer please? Ive tried not using a timer which helps but that's difficult as I cannot just sit indefinitely most of the time.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I experienced same kind of problem as you.(but different). Maybe this answer can help. https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/a/50604/25614 .  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2023-11-20. Score: 1

It sounds like the experience is that of the hindrance of restlessness.

You can try to 'note' or 'acknowledge' the experience, such as thinking: 'restlessness/tension' is now occurring.

Otherwise, you can break the meditation. To sit for 45 minutes is a reasonable amount of time.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Ah K yes that sounds right. I'll try to note it. Thanks  

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