Unconfirmed BTC transaction - how to return to wallet?

[maamli92]

I am using electrum as my wallet. I sent a transaction, which is stuck as unconfirmed since a long time. How do i get it back?
I have heard that it can be routed back to me by setting up higher fee double-spend transaction, but i dont know how to set it up. Any help is appreciated.

 

[appytheking]

check on blockchain for pending transaction

 

[maamli92]

check on blockchain for pending transaction

i did check on blockchain.info .. it is unconfirmed.

 

[appytheking]

btc is crazy since couple weeks now. its takes up to 3 days to confirm sometime!

 

[maamli92]

btc is crazy since couple weeks now. its takes up to 3 days to confirm sometime!

really? haven't been transacting since some weeks now. why is that though? miner fees going up?
i am waiting though. just wanted to know the setup to retract the payment