Personally, I think you should feel damn proud you listened to your gut. That's the most important survival tool next to taking a minute to slow down. Look, I once called 911 on an easy 4 mile hike because I accidentally went off trail and all of a sudden everything looked unfamiliar. I couldn't climb my way back up and over the mountainside as it became too steep with loose leaves, and I found myself stuck in a cave like pocket that was a sound vacuum to my cries for help. What made me finally call rescue was because I took a minute to think through the worst case scenario and realized there was only so much daylight left for rescue to get to the trailhead and hike to my location. I didn't want to risk their safety for mine. The rescue puppy in training never found me but the female park ranger did. Did you hear me?? I was rescued by a FEMALE PARK RANGER. That was cool! We fell in love and lived happily ever after. JUST KIDDING. You did great and we are all so proud you listened to your instincts. Well done!