I am afraid to swim in lakes?

Question

ok im ok in in pools do to i have one but lakes freak me out and every year we go to summer camp and you have to take a swim test. now i do the begginers portion where you have to just swim from one side to the other but the swimmers test which my dad drones on me about all the time freaks me out do to its in the deepest water and if i cant see the bottom i panic and get dizzy plus the swimmers test has 3 going back and fourth and is 25yrds long and im not that strong

whats the best way to get over my fear

how do i get my dad to understand im not like him when he was younger

Answer 1

I am to it might me dirty

Answer 2

you probably dont like swimming in lakes because you dont understand whats at the bottom, like in a pool you can see the bottom, and just tell your dad this im sure he'll understand

hope this helped,

gods_helper

Answer 3

Some people have fears.. it might help you to overcome it if you admit to it to people.. who knows maybe your dad can help you out! I def agree, I don't like lakes myself because I can't see what's going on..plus I watch too many stupid movies.. and I do not like seaweed! But let me tell you, please discontinue testing in that water..If it makes you panic and get dizzy than you are taking a BIG chance! You could hav ea panic attack, pass out and drown..Please bring this to someone's attention that can maybe help! I'm sure they will understand! Good luck.....

Answer 4

just tell you dad your fear.  tell him that everyone has different fears, and you have this fear.  hopefully he will understand

to get over your fear, just take it slowly.  get in the water slow.  try going to lakes more often and you will get over your fear quicker.  you may want to research lakes at your library or online.  there is nothing to be scared of in the lakes.  if you are scared of the fish, they will swim away from you.  it may be a little scarey at first but just take it slow.  dont worry about being scared.  maybe your dad can help you face your fear.

good luck