panic

I had my first scare on a night boat dive recently, and want to share the story for my own sake, but also in case there is anything for others to learn. Sorry for the long wall of text... Lead up We were a group from the local dive club heading out on a usual evening boat dive, diving in teams...

During a deep dive to 127’ with air, I had a tachycardia event out of the blue. As I hit this depth, I felt a sudden onset of strong narcosis which I was prepared for. I immediately began a slow controlled ascent, and as I did, the narcosis became more pronounced. I then felt extreme racing...

A totally unexpected deep dive panic freeze (diver went catatonic). Had to solve it in an unconventional manner, but it all worked out. Wonder if others would have opted to force an immediate ascent.

Hi all, first post here aside from my introduction. It's a bit of a long post, so I sincerely appreciate anybody taking the time to read through and post advice. I figure I can't discuss a panic without the full details. I'm still a pretty new diver. OW certified, done 35ish dives, started...

I am a newly certified diver with only 8 dives under the fins (including 4 certification ones). Was certified in warm water, but now diving in cold conditions of Monterey, CA. Recently got my own gear which I am looking forward to get wet in the ocean soon. Love love love diving, but been...

Hi all, I am planning a diving holiday in Bonaire with my wife, we will take our OW certification a maybe do a few dives. This holiday was her idea, actually, but now she is having second thoughts since she has a real phobia of sharks. Now, she has read lots of stuff and she knows the risk is...

Hello, I was training in the 5meter pool for around 30 minutes. When I was surficing at the end of training I experienced a pressure pain in my ear, it felt so bad that I quickly forgot about the equipment I was wearing and my teacher. The pain initially went away when I blew something out of my...