How to Overcome Fear of Water

46% of Americans are afraid of the deep-end of a pool. 37% are unable to swim, and almost 4000 a year die of drowning. How can we help the millions of fearful swimmers learn to enjoy the water safely? —We must address the fear first. Anyone who enters the pool overwhelmed by fear of embarrassment, failing, being out of control, or who goes into flight/fight mode, can'tread more
Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety Health Self-Help drowning overcoming fear phobia swimming Source Type: news