Is it normal to be scared of swimming?

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I hate swimming. But I don't think it's aquaphobia; I'm not scared of taking a bath or washing my hands or something. Everytime the gym teacher even says the word 'swim' I feel uneasy. But it gets worse when we actually arrive at the pool. I always feel like I'm going to die. I feel humiliated because everyone can see my body and because I can't swim very well. I especially hate diving. The fear prevents me from holding my breath under water. I always come back up after like 5 seconds.
Whenever we go swimming during PE class, I feel like crying and my hands get all sweaty.
Please comment if this sounds familiar to you!!!

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  • ThatKidTotallyRocks
    12 years ago

    Yep, I totally can't swim. I took swimming lessons and everything and I'm still afraid of swimming. But, like you, I'm also not afraid of water in general, for baths and the like.

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    You should learn how to swim in a creek or something. Go camping, It is fun.

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  • WishIWasHere
    9 years ago

    I learnt how to swim by being thrown in the creek (old school) so not much i can help with.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Aw . Just take it easy then ! Dont even try diving if your so afraid .

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  • Cowboychris
    12 years ago

    Humans aren't born knowing how to swim. It's normal to feel this way.

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  • squirrelgirl
    12 years ago

    Don't feel bad. My Nana's in her mid-70s and she never learned how to swim. Some people just never do, and there's no shame in that.

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  • Dizzee
    12 years ago

    Perhaps you can tell your PE teacher and perhaps he or she can give you something else to do while the rest swim. I used to hate swimming in public so during PE I would walk around the pool. Though, it's not the best, but it works.

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