How to get over this fear!
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Is this with a mask on?
... much like other fears, you can get past this ... good instruction and practice builds confidence .. practice with your instructor near and the problem will be less severe knowing someone you trust is right there
I was very worried about the treading water part because I remember having so much trouble doing it as a kid
... I told my instructor and he gave me tips/told me what to expect .... turned out to be not as much of a deal at all
... much like other fears, you can get past this ... good instruction and practice builds confidence .. practice with your instructor near and the problem will be less severe knowing someone you trust is right there
I was very worried about the treading water part because I remember having so much trouble doing it as a kid
... I told my instructor and he gave me tips/told me what to expect .... turned out to be not as much of a deal at all
Not to worry, Is your fear holding your breath or not being comfortable with a snorkel?
NoVaScuba
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Breathing with the snorkel isn't very different than with a regulator. You just have to remember to hold your breath (after getting used to NOT holding it) when you go under. You don't have to stay down long and clearing the snorkel is just like clearing a reg, a sharp exhale (which you'll need to do anyway) and a cautious inhale.
I'm not minimizing your fear, I'm just pointing out that it's not as different from what you've been practicing as it seems.
I'm not minimizing your fear, I'm just pointing out that it's not as different from what you've been practicing as it seems.
captain
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Don't take this personally but I feel a person should be completely comfortable in the water before even thinking about scuba. Scuba may mask the fear but when things go wrong the fear returns along with panic.
NoVaScuba
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Have you practiced a horizontal descent in your SCUBA gear yet? Going a little head down in that might help you get used to it.
You might have to just brace yourself to do it and try in spite of the fear. Don't think about it too much ahead of time, you'll just work yourself up even more.
You might have to just brace yourself to do it and try in spite of the fear. Don't think about it too much ahead of time, you'll just work yourself up even more.
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