Posted by Jen Star on July 23, 2005, at 23:12:57
In reply to I almost drowned at age 3 *trigger*, posted by happyflower on July 23, 2005, at 19:05:40
oh, how horrible, happyflower! That's terrible! No wonder you're afraid of water. That is so scary. I know a lot of parents do the "baby and me" swim classes because infants CAN learn to swim. But I don't think tossing a kid in is the right way! Probably (hopefully?) your dad did it with good intentions, but it's still the wrong way to go.
What if you tried working with a swim instructor, one on one, in the shallow end of a pool? There might be "overcoming swim anxiety" programs at local pools. I know there must be other people who have severe fear of water, for various reasons.
I love swimming and water. I love snorkeling and diving. I love it. I wish you could learn to enjoy it too, because there are so many fun aquatic activities!
Do you think swim classes might help? Maybe working with a T or counselor on overcoming fear? They have airplane classes for fearful fliers, and height programs for those afraid of heights. Just need to check availability & location in your city..
good luck!
JenStar
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