Is it normal that when i go swimming in a pool i start to panic?

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When I go swimming in a swimming pool I have this phobia that a shark is coming to grab me. I don't know why because I know that it's impossible and not really there but I have to stop swimming and look. I've had this fear since I can remember and it's usually when the pool has no one in it but me.

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  • anti-hero
    10 years ago

    I am more worried that a turd will go floating by.

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      I have this exact fear as well! I once worked at a facility with a public pool and children were always crapping in it... or puking. The best time to have a swim, is a week day morning, after the whole pool has had the night to be filtered thoroughly. Same with the hot-tub (a.k.a. people soup). **gags a little** D:

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      • charli.m
        10 years ago

        "People soup" made me gag :(

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        • ChaoticBunny
          10 years ago

          Omg! That is so gross! X(

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        • [Old Memory]
          10 years ago

          It doesn't taste good, does it?

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      • robbieforgotpw
        10 years ago

        Sounds like you had some good times

        I wear sneakers when I crap in the pool

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      • anti-hero
        10 years ago

        It has been known to keep my up nights.

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    • lesboland
      10 years ago

      Thank you for your input.

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  • Aub
    10 years ago

    I've had this problem forever. It's like I know that nothings going to happen but when I get under the water I just feel overwhelmed with the same feeling. That's what happens when your dad gets you to watch Jaws at the tender age of 8. At least that's what happen to me. Scarred me for life... seriously.

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  • ChaoticBunny
    10 years ago

    I'd be more afraid of some kid peeing in the pool and I hate it when its crowded.

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  • Doyourthang66
    10 years ago

    ola amigos how área yoyó

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    I LOVE pools but I don't like it when their crowded.

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  • charli.m
    10 years ago

    I don't worry about sharks, specifically, I just panic if I'm even near a pool :(

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