If you look back through the archives of this subforum, you'll find that issues with no-mask breathing and mask clearing are some of the most common severe issues that people have with diving -- probably up there with clearing their ears.
There are some excellent posts and threads on how to overcome this, but THIS one is one of the best.
Be reassured that the vast majority of people, if they take this slowly and methodically, can learn these skills. In fact, yesterday I replied to a thread from someone who had had severe mask problems, and had written back to us to say that our tips helped and he had finished his certification.
I do agree that your dive shop/instructors don't seem to be helping you with this very much.
There are some excellent posts and threads on how to overcome this, but THIS one is one of the best.
Be reassured that the vast majority of people, if they take this slowly and methodically, can learn these skills. In fact, yesterday I replied to a thread from someone who had had severe mask problems, and had written back to us to say that our tips helped and he had finished his certification.
I do agree that your dive shop/instructors don't seem to be helping you with this very much.