Take some time. Get some private lessons and try to work with someone one-on-one.
As you've heard, many people had issues initially and turn into divers (not just people who dive).
My first pool class I got out of the pool. Couldn't be without a reg in my mouth, freaked me right out. And that was in the shallow end, in about 4 feet of water on my knees... I worked with an instructor in a private lesson and by the end of the night I was really having a good time
As long as you have air, you are fine. Everything else is simply an inconvenience
As you've heard, many people had issues initially and turn into divers (not just people who dive).
My first pool class I got out of the pool. Couldn't be without a reg in my mouth, freaked me right out. And that was in the shallow end, in about 4 feet of water on my knees... I worked with an instructor in a private lesson and by the end of the night I was really having a good time
As long as you have air, you are fine. Everything else is simply an inconvenience