Feeling anxious or hesitant at the thought of swimming?
Too often these negative feelings are associated with water. If the very thought of submerging yourself into it makes you shudder, then you maybe one of the thousands, if not millions of adults who struggle with water fear.
The very first few moments entering water and the resulting adrenaline rush coursing throughout our bodies is often confused with a sense of losing control or the fear of the unknown. As humans, we assess our environment, take cues from the outside world and assign meaning and traits to our stimuli. But presented with an unknown body of water, we quickly shriek at the countless unknown factors: What’s the temperature, what’s the depth, and what could possibly be at the bottom? Suspense builds and fear sets in.
The sea is calling you, and the time is now to confront your water phobia.
My suggestion would be first and foremost, find someone you trust to help ease your fears of the water. It’s always easier trying something new or challenging with the support of a team, even if the count is only one. If you don’t have a good friend that you can turn to for help, perhaps invest in finding a swim coach or in joining a club. See swim classes as an investment. At first you…
