Go Swimming Pool!

Dev asked:


After my retirement at the age of 60 years I learnt swimming.
I am able to swim comfortably in shallow( about 8feet deep)area of the pool , but I am not able to swim in deeper areas.
I know it is a mental block, please advise how can I over come
this phobia?

Hayley

8 Responses to “How to remove fear of swimming in deep area of swimming pool?”

1. wile e coyote super genius Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 4:46 am

   Fritz

   go to the video arcade and play pinball instead

2. Erika Says:
   January 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm

   Hortense

   Alot of people overcome fears, additctions, ect. with hypnosis.

3. mike myster Says:
   January 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm

   Christal

   u aint man enough if u cant overcome this fear.
   first get a floating device then start using it less and less until u aint afraid

4. Charlie B. Says:
   January 24th, 2010 at 4:35 pm

   Gala

   If you swim well enough in the shallow water, all you have to do is remember that you’re swimming on the surface of the water, no matter how deep it is. I know it sounds too simple, but it’s true. Swimming is done on the surface, not the bottom of the pool.
   Good luck, and happy swimming.

5. got_nerd Says:
   January 26th, 2010 at 3:26 am

   Beula

   if u just jump into the deep end of the pool, you’ll realize its not that scary…unless you have a panic attack and drown!! but im sure that wont happen

6. satan t Says:
   January 28th, 2010 at 5:14 pm

   Temeka

   just swim in omenus hotel’ pool and i will save your body after dead…………

7. mommy102905 Says:
   January 30th, 2010 at 11:48 pm

   Carmelo

   just remember that it doesn’t matter how deep the water is below you, you are only on the top 4 feet at the most. I taught young children how to swim and the easiest way to do it was to have them float on their back from the shallow end and kick their feet over to the deep end. They can’t see that they are in the deep end and then once they have done it the fear is gone. Just try zoning out and floating in the pool before you know it you will have been in the deep end with no problems and you fear will be lessened.

8. acidten Says:
   February 3rd, 2010 at 8:54 am

   Evonne

   I used to have that fear till very recently. You just have to familiarize yourself with the deeper end. My coach let me use a floating device the first few times but after that, I had to swim in the deeper end without it.
   You should use a floating device too. It helps. Slowly wean yourself off it.

   Also, learn (if you don’t already know) certain techniques to stay afloat in water. Know how to shift to backfloat position while swimming freestyle or breaststroke. Learn how to tread water. This will equip you with skills that will keep you afloat and prevent you from drowning. With this knowledge, you will be more confident in tackling the deeper end of the pool.

   Hope this helps & all the best.