Emma Carl
New
Hi All,
I need some advice please? I am new to diving (and forums), and have just done week three of my OW confined sessions with the OW one at the end of this month. Not only that but I am relatively new to swimming, and despite having done outdoor swimming in cold water, I still panic in water. I hate water in my face when I swim and panic if it goes up my nose..... so why dive? It was a gift from someone who know I like to push myself and after the initial panic of the first session, I am enjoying being under the water. (Still not happy with water when swimming). Due to a dodgy mask I bought, I can clear a partial mask but when trying to clear a fully flooded mask I inhale through my nose and choke. I am struggling with this and the thought of having to remove my mask sends waves of fear through me. I can't be the only one that has had this issue. Please can I have some advice on how to get over this. I have got a 1:2:1 session booked in very soon but I want to make the most of this and use the time to 'catch up' with the rest so I can enjoy the OW sessions rather than panic. I know I am being shown the 'worse case' skills so I need to get past this fear to get to the fun bit. I know I want to carry on hen I can trick my mind to accept I can do this. Any help and suggestions would be very welcome
Thanks
I need some advice please? I am new to diving (and forums), and have just done week three of my OW confined sessions with the OW one at the end of this month. Not only that but I am relatively new to swimming, and despite having done outdoor swimming in cold water, I still panic in water. I hate water in my face when I swim and panic if it goes up my nose..... so why dive? It was a gift from someone who know I like to push myself and after the initial panic of the first session, I am enjoying being under the water. (Still not happy with water when swimming). Due to a dodgy mask I bought, I can clear a partial mask but when trying to clear a fully flooded mask I inhale through my nose and choke. I am struggling with this and the thought of having to remove my mask sends waves of fear through me. I can't be the only one that has had this issue. Please can I have some advice on how to get over this. I have got a 1:2:1 session booked in very soon but I want to make the most of this and use the time to 'catch up' with the rest so I can enjoy the OW sessions rather than panic. I know I am being shown the 'worse case' skills so I need to get past this fear to get to the fun bit. I know I want to carry on hen I can trick my mind to accept I can do this. Any help and suggestions would be very welcome
Thanks