Stace,
For the breathing, i hope Gallen replies. But, there are some informative posts on that breathing. Check out the thread below.
I don't think you are doing it correctly. It was my understanding that you suck in a little the area at your solar plexis. That area just below your rib cage. Then when you breathe in the lower part of your stomach expands. Then reverse it when you exhale. I hope someone verifies that what i've just written is correct. If the way you are doing it is correct, then i'm doing it incorrectly.
About the fingers i'm sure of. Pete replied to this question. For high bp, massage the sides of the fingers from the tips to the hand. For low bp, massage the sides of those fingers from the base to the tips.
For your neck, lower your head and breathe and release tension as your head is lowering. Breathe right into that area & keep relaxing it. Or, move your neck area slowly and where you feel tension, breathe and relax. You should be able to feel it easing up.
good luck & i hope you are doing all those hours of studying in layers of 30 minutes
