diving

If you are on the fence about learning to dive but perhaps fearful about being underwater, or are generally curious about the hobby/sport, feel free to ask questions in this channel! As a PADI instructor and AIDA freediver, I'll be happy to help

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I am not an “outside” to the sport but (funnily) very afraid of the drill where you take off your mask underwater. It’s stopping me from enjoying the sport.

I've heard that a lot, actually. Obviously getting saltwater in your nostrils and eyes (if you don't close them) is far from pleasant

Can’t recall honestly. But for me it’s like a reflex can’t help it. And it’s a self reinforcing anxiety loop.

Even with taking a large breath through the reg before hand?

It’s not so much the stinging sensation (which I can deal) but the sense of asphyxiation? Always seem to instinctively breathe in when I mask off.