What is the best way to over come my fear of the ocean . im very embaressed about it.?

Question

I can swim and im not afraid of the sand etc.. i love the beach but i have a massive fear of going out to the water.. i can go in with my mates but i cant go any further then above my waste.. its due to the fact i was taken out in a rip when i was young. any help or consern will be much apreciated.

Answer 1

try going in with ur friends

walk slowly and go a bit deaper every day if ur friends know about it then tell them that it will be easier for u if they r beside u.

Answer 2

Go a little farther each day.  Just don't sweat it!!!  It is COMPLETELY OK to be afraid.  Just chill out and be confident.

Answer 3

go scuba diving with a trusted instructor/friend.

I used to have fear in deep sea.  but when my cousin (who happens to be a scuba diving instructor) force/coerce me to go scuba diving with a promise that he will never let go of my hands while under water,  I learn to appreciate the beauty down under and lost my fear in ocean.  I realize that it is a wonderful world down under.

Answer 4

Only swim between the flags on a lifeguard patrolled beach, and you'll be fine.

Answer 5

go with a friend! try not to think about anything! just stay in the shallow end and once you get more comfortable, then go deeper. i had this same problem with rollercoasters but i went with my BFFS and my BGFFS (best guy friends forever)

and we went to SIX FLAGS and we went on the SCREAMING EAGLE and it was soooooo fun!