The author describes a recent vacation where they faced an anxiety about deep water while snorkeling. Despite having previously enjoyed beach vacations, the sudden realization of this fear became clear during a boat excursion with a girlfriend. While she gracefully navigated the water, he experienced panic due to his towering height and inability to touch the ocean floor. The author considers taking swimming lessons to overcome this fear and seeks advice on managing extreme fears in water.
I don't want to feel that panic again... Moving forward, I don't want to feel that panic again. I'm thinking it might be time for swimming lessons, but what if I freak out in the deep end of the pool, too? How do people get over these types of extreme fears?
You should not be getting into the ocean unless you can swim. For basic safety, you should take lessons now.
People learn at all ages. Enroll in a class now.
It takes time to learn how to swim, but there's no need to be embarrassed.
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