How do I get over my fear of water?
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I'm a PADI Scuba instructor and I had the same fear as you when I started diving in the ocean. As soon as I got my first license to dive (open water) I enrolled in a "Hazardous Marine Life" class. I really had a need to know what to lookout for. It's fear of the unknown. Learn all you can of the things in the water in your area. Snorkel or dive and see what is down there. You will be surprised to find there is little that can really harm you as long as you do not harm them. The more you know, I think you will have more confidence. I show my kids everything I can in the water. Because of their knowledge, their comfort level is very good for their age. Take it a step at a time like the others said and conquer your fear for the love of your sport! Like myself and my kids..You CAN do it. Good luck :)
667798
People are scared of all kinds of things.  The best way to get over a phobia, any phobia, is to try it out and  discover how irrational it is to fear something...  ...especially something as delicious as kissing.
1034685
since you have no eyes why am i answering?  hmmm, anyway take a deep breath before you go in water.  how's yr brain?  can u remember 2 things?  (a) behind you is the way you've come, not the river, the other side is obviously the opposite way from which you've come; go that way.  (b) u will be able to tell if yr underwater, you'll want to generally go up.  remember the deep breath?  that air is now in yr lungs (barring sucking chest wounds), air floats, so chest is up, legs generally down.  fresh air is up, go that way.  if you still got stubs, or anything like feet, kick them puppies as hard as you can, and hope u don't get turned around in mid-stream.\n\nand don't panic, the boys from "The Home" are already out looking for you.  Listen is that them at the door now?
584693
You have to hold your breath and keep your eyes open or wear goggles.\nPut your head down into the water and put your feet up in the air out of the water. It is easy if you can swim under water. Learn that first.
1028366
I have a fear of heights and I have no attention of getting over it. I won't get in any high places. That is just one fear I can't get rid of. I just don't like even the thought of being in high places, makes me nervous just thinking about it.
587789
Deep water and heights, both give me shivers
124277
believe it or not water isn't calming for everyone. for many it is though. That reason is because when you were in your mother's womb, you were surrounded in water and that was sucure to you and when you are near water it brings back memory triggers and those make you feel safe and calm
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The number one thing.\n\nGo where you can stand about waist deep.  Get used to putting your head/face under water while you are totally safe. As you get used to it hold your head under for like 30 seconds at a time.\n\nWater is dangerous.  It is scary.  Try to get comfortable being in shallow water first.
423000
Fear of earthquakes, flooding, water pollution - just some ideas to get you started.
166501
Drink Water,Hold Your Breathe, Make someone Scare You
83745
i am deathly afraid of drains like the ones in the shower or the ones in pools and sinks.i have to spit my toothpaste really far away from the sink i cant swim over the drains and i always stare at them \nok i cant take a bath.. the thought of it makes me kringe, and when i take showers i have a rubber wall hangy that i put over the drain.. i also change my socks about every 20-30 minutes they always feel like they have germs on them
711974
Try donating blood.  That's how I got over my fear of needles.
106337
firstly b4 answer...some commonsense (sometimes not so common sense) safety. When you are learning always have an experienced friend & adult supervision (if applicable, ie. if you are under-age) this is critical!!\n\nSafety out of way now for answer :)\n\nLots of ways...\n\nGo to a swim teacher or...\n\nIt's easy to go with a friend to pool and use a pool-noodle under your arms, once you can float with this, use your friends hands instead of the noodle, get them to have there hands at your lower back (centre of gravity)and slowly ajust your body till you feel balanced.\n\nWhen you feel like you are floating get your friend to slowly lower there hands away from you till you are floating all by yourself.  Remember that floating is not about freezing but about slow suttle movements to maintain balance.\n\nHint:\nDo everyhting at your own pace and work on blowing bubbles and pretending to sit on recovery (backside down 1st instead of feet first towards ground)so you dont panic and get a monthful of water.\n\nGood Luck (sorry for long answer, important to do properly)\n\nI'll repeat for my own concious..Friend and adult supervision (if applicable) are critical!!
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Phobias are common and i too WAS afraid of spiders.Try overcoming yuor fears. Running away from them ,getting someone else for the eradication of the cause of fear aint gonna work fer long.Try to see and reason why u r afraid of it. You will see that there is absolutely nothing out there to be afraid of.Just think,What's the maximum harm a spider can cause- youll see that they are harmless(to us) and stupid lil creatures just craawling with their Long 8 legs.That's all I can do for your fears.It's up to you now to try and overcome u fears.
70253
Its easy to overcome fear by BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION technique.\n\nIf u ask your Psychiatrist he can give you more information these methods.\n\nIt really works.
595266
The only way to get rid of fear is to face it. Make up your mind to face them.BE BRAVE!!!!
533091
I know it might sound a little extreme, but talking to a therapist might help you to understand what causes phobias and why you feel this way, which would make it a lot easier to confront. Hypnotherapy is supposed to be very good, and a therapist would probably be able to refer you to a reputable one.\n\nThe important thing to remember not to feel stupid about your phobia, everyone feels differently about things for a reason, the best thing you can do would be to work out what that reason is, and to try and confront it.\n\nHowever, you will need to take this slowly, don't just jump in a pond full of fish as some people have suggested because this will probably just make your fear worse.Maybe start by watching some fish in a friends tank? then perhaps progress to visiting an aquariam? you wouldn't have to spend all day in there, half an hour would be enough to prove that you can face your fears. \nYou could also try looking at the fish counter at your local supermarket or grocery store, and eventually progress to buying some fish.You wouldn't have to eat the first time, just having the courage to buy the fish and take it home would be a good step.Have you considered trying to eat fish in an unrecognizable form? fishfingers neither look nor taste like fish.Tuna steaks are delicious grilled, and taste meaty, not like fish at all.I hope some of these suggestions help.\n\nSorry, have just read your update and i can see that you do like tuna.This is really good, it shows that you are already one step closer to overcoming your phobia.Just remember to believe in yourself!