Fear of going underwater? 4 mistakes to avoid - Skills N' Talents
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Date: 2022-07-18
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I went to a friends apartment building pool and encountered 9feet deep water for the first time. My regular lap swimming pool goes to 5. 7 and Im tall so I never learned to thread water when my feet could not touch the ground. I tried to be brave and free-styled to the point where the steep drop happens and test it out by kick-boarding the rest of the way across. Everything was fine, I was not sinking or anything but for some reason when I use a kick board I travel very slowly so my mind had enough time to start panicking. Logically I should have just kept on with the kick board, eventually I would have reach the other even if I was going slowly, or I could have just freestyle my way to the end but instead I abandoned the kickboard and went vertical. I was threading for a seconds but just didnt feel confident because Ive never threaded in really deep water and the fear set it. It was a split second of real dread but thank God a swim instructor had told me months back exactly what to do in a situation like that. So I flipped on my back and didnt stop until I got to the point I estimated I could stand up again in. Definitely a scary experience, Ive booked a lesson with a local pool that has a much deeper deep end so I can practice safely.
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I went to a friends apartment building pool and encountered 9feet deep water for the first time. My regular lap swimming pool goes to 5. 7 and Im tall so I never learned to thread water when my feet could not touch the ground. I tried to be brave and free-styled to the point where the steep drop happens and test it out by kick-boarding the rest of the way across. Everything was fine, I was not sinking or anything but for some reason when I use a kick board I travel very slowly so my mind had enough time to start panicking. Logically I should have just kept on with the kick board, eventually I would have reach the other even if I was going slowly, or I could have just freestyle my way to the end but instead I abandoned the kickboard and went vertical. I was threading for a seconds but just didnt feel confident because Ive never threaded in really deep water and the fear set it. It was a split second of real dread but thank God a swim instructor had told me months back exactly what to do in a situation like that. So I flipped on my back and didnt stop until I got to the point I estimated I could stand up again in. Definitely a scary experience, Ive booked a lesson with a local pool that has a much deeper deep end so I can practice safely.
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Eureka
Your thumbnail catches a point.
(For a beginner learner in shallow waters) more specifically than fearing the whole body going underwater, people fear head going underwater.
Training with that, can maximise own comfort level (& skill) in water.
Of course, unknown waters can be dangerous rule applies, with currents, lack of visibility, marine animals, own fatigue etc.
Added from many years of hobby swimming. Not professional. Added from experience of self and seeing others learn.
Thanks for reading.
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Your thumbnail catches a point.
(For a beginner learner in shallow waters) more specifically than fearing the whole body going underwater, people fear head going underwater.
Training with that, can maximise own comfort level (& skill) in water.
Of course, unknown waters can be dangerous rule applies, with currents, lack of visibility, marine animals, own fatigue etc.
Added from many years of hobby swimming. Not professional. Added from experience of self and seeing others learn.
Thanks for reading.
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Tareq
I was wondering actually if I'm gonna see a new contents from you guys, thought u gave up on swimming. no videos for long time, but now I know you back in action.
Thank you for sharing this today & I'm still hopping that one day you will do something related to swimming and nutrition for Swimmers, food that best to have, on different levels, pre and post the training and if you guys suggest any kind of supplements that goes along with swimming.
Thank you again and keep up the great work.
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I was wondering actually if I'm gonna see a new contents from you guys, thought u gave up on swimming. no videos for long time, but now I know you back in action.
Thank you for sharing this today & I'm still hopping that one day you will do something related to swimming and nutrition for Swimmers, food that best to have, on different levels, pre and post the training and if you guys suggest any kind of supplements that goes along with swimming.
Thank you again and keep up the great work.
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education
Great video! I am not an expert in swimming but i do like being in water. Being calm in the sea you will always float. I did a test myself to keep my legs straight while staying vertically in the deep water. I noticed i had to breath slowly but not to exhale or inhale completely. I was able to stay afloat for forever without any effort whatsoever. It was surprising to most of people i told, but whoever tried it got convinced that everyone can do it. This can be practice when sea is calm.
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Great video! I am not an expert in swimming but i do like being in water. Being calm in the sea you will always float. I did a test myself to keep my legs straight while staying vertically in the deep water. I noticed i had to breath slowly but not to exhale or inhale completely. I was able to stay afloat for forever without any effort whatsoever. It was surprising to most of people i told, but whoever tried it got convinced that everyone can do it. This can be practice when sea is calm.
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Jen
I almost died in the deep end of swimming pool at 10 when I wasnt within arms reach to the wall. I was suspended in the water vertically for what seemed like forever until the friend I came to the pool with reach down to pull me up. Later for 50 years I sank like a brick whenever my feet couldnt touch the bottom. I learned how to swim free style last year by myself in the pool (because I wanted to conquer the fear. However, I will never go without a floating device in open water; never.
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I almost died in the deep end of swimming pool at 10 when I wasnt within arms reach to the wall. I was suspended in the water vertically for what seemed like forever until the friend I came to the pool with reach down to pull me up. Later for 50 years I sank like a brick whenever my feet couldnt touch the bottom. I learned how to swim free style last year by myself in the pool (because I wanted to conquer the fear. However, I will never go without a floating device in open water; never.
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Vincent
Muy buena topica Profe! Muchas Gracias. Only 29% of the USA can swim across a 25 yard pool! Always take a life vest with you when you snorkel. Put it on a teather/leash attached to your wrist. Then if you need it, feed it down and float up. Or float up your! No shame in using one, even though you are as fast as a Black MarlinSorry, no Black Marlin Emoji. Tu amigo! Chente' de Mission Viejo Natadores Master
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Muy buena topica Profe! Muchas Gracias. Only 29% of the USA can swim across a 25 yard pool! Always take a life vest with you when you snorkel. Put it on a teather/leash attached to your wrist. Then if you need it, feed it down and float up. Or float up your! No shame in using one, even though you are as fast as a Black MarlinSorry, no Black Marlin Emoji. Tu amigo! Chente' de Mission Viejo Natadores Master
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Uma
I'm 95 kgs. And I've learnt swimming in a pool. But I'm unable to learn underwater swimming. Pls help me. Whenever I blow bubbles under water then also I come up immediately. And even if I hold my breath underwater then also I come up immediately. I don't kno wat is d problem. I keep floating upwards always. I saw many videos of urs and learnt but dis I'm unable to do. Pls help me learn underwater swimming
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I'm 95 kgs. And I've learnt swimming in a pool. But I'm unable to learn underwater swimming. Pls help me. Whenever I blow bubbles under water then also I come up immediately. And even if I hold my breath underwater then also I come up immediately. I don't kno wat is d problem. I keep floating upwards always. I saw many videos of urs and learnt but dis I'm unable to do. Pls help me learn underwater swimming
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Andi1089
Its been 11 days I learning to swim, as a person who drowned twice, once in the pool and 2nd in the ocean, its really hard to not thinking the feeling when I was drowned when my head under water, but I managed to able swim freestyle yesterday and Im so happy with it, the fear still there and make my body less relaxed. Im working on it.
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Its been 11 days I learning to swim, as a person who drowned twice, once in the pool and 2nd in the ocean, its really hard to not thinking the feeling when I was drowned when my head under water, but I managed to able swim freestyle yesterday and Im so happy with it, the fear still there and make my body less relaxed. Im working on it.
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idiosyncrasy
Actually asking her to stay calm was still helpful. You want to know what would have not been helpful, telling her that she's gonna make you drown too.
I guess you maintained quite a composure too in that situation, resisting yourself from saying the worst things possible
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Actually asking her to stay calm was still helpful. You want to know what would have not been helpful, telling her that she's gonna make you drown too.
I guess you maintained quite a composure too in that situation, resisting yourself from saying the worst things possible
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Somebody
I was a strong competitive swimmer age 8-16. I've been a lifeguard for 2 seasons. I was a swim coach for 2 years. I am still terrified of water and drowning. I always wear I life jacket in large bodies of water. and encourage others to do the same.
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I was a strong competitive swimmer age 8-16. I've been a lifeguard for 2 seasons. I was a swim coach for 2 years. I am still terrified of water and drowning. I always wear I life jacket in large bodies of water. and encourage others to do the same.
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robohippy
One statistic I remember seeing years ago is how big of a role alcohol plays in drownings. That may be more about people out in boats, but still, don't drink and swim.
I was starting to worry about you guys, it has been a while.
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One statistic I remember seeing years ago is how big of a role alcohol plays in drownings. That may be more about people out in boats, but still, don't drink and swim.
I was starting to worry about you guys, it has been a while.
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trisjen
I like your video's. Your instructions are always clear. And the fact you dare to say you're still afraid of drowning, while you're such a good swimmer, is brave and also helpful to keep things realistic.
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I like your video's. Your instructions are always clear. And the fact you dare to say you're still afraid of drowning, while you're such a good swimmer, is brave and also helpful to keep things realistic.
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April
i love your videos but this one is special. it is the first time I have heard a real swimmer acknowledge that my fear is NOT irrational and help me understand it will never go away. thank you
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i love your videos but this one is special. it is the first time I have heard a real swimmer acknowledge that my fear is NOT irrational and help me understand it will never go away. thank you
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Anana
Floating is not easy, and since I learned first to swing from the back, I always tough it's probably even easier to float vertically but in reality it's way more harder
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Floating is not easy, and since I learned first to swing from the back, I always tough it's probably even easier to float vertically but in reality it's way more harder
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Ramon
Thank you for sharing
I have always watched your videos and it is surprising you have that incident being so wonderful swimmer
Many blessings!
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Thank you for sharing
I have always watched your videos and it is surprising you have that incident being so wonderful swimmer
Many blessings!
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