I am 16 years old. My problem is that, I am afraid of getting underwater. My family and friends encouraged me too much. But at the very last moment, I give up. I do not know what to do. Please help!

Ms. Hemal Sanjay KuntePsychologist5yrs exp

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There has to be some strong reason why you are so scared of water. Try to remember if you had witnessed or heard someone drowning or did someone threaten you to throw in the water when you were small. If you want to get rid of this fear, try going to a swimming pool and just observe other people swimming. Do not enter the water. When you will become comfortable seeing other people swimming, then if you wish, just enter the swimming pool and stand in the water. Slowly you will get rid of this fear. Please do not enter water under peer or parental pressure. Only when you feel you are ready, enter water. It is helpful if you learn to swim, but if you are not comfortable, it will not be a problem. Your personal life or your career will not get affected just because you cannot swim. 

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