Aquaphobia

they may avoid swimming in the deep ocean despite having mastered basic swimming skills.This anxiety commonly extends to getting wet or splashed with water when it is unexpected, or being pushed or thrown into a body of water
 * Aquaphobia** is an abnormal and persistent fear of water.They may avoid such activities as boating and swimming, or

Causes Dr. Jane Katz, a professor of health and physical education at Bronx Community College of the City University and author of "Swimming for Total Fitness", believes that the majority of people suffering from aquaphobia have had a bad experience in the past. It may have been they almost drowned, someone they know drowned, they were pushed into the water or in a boat that over turned or the fear may have developed based on parental attitudes. Somewhere in their past, a scary experience with water has made them afraid.

The fear of water, or aquaphobia, can be as simple as being afraid to put your head in the water, or avoiding water altogether. Some people may experience panic attacks when near water or even at the thought of being near water. Some may be able to be in shallow water but may have a fear of being in water that is above their neck

Treatment //Understand the buoyancy factor.// Human beings will always float on or near the top of the water. This is based on bone and body density. Understanding that you will not sink and your body will naturally rise to the top of the water can help you in overcoming your fear of drowning or sinking to the bottom of the pool and not being able to get to the surface.

//Practice deep breathing and relaxation exercises// to help keep your body relaxed while in the water. Take some time to walk around in the water feeling the relaxation and soothing effects of the water.

BY; Erlind Kaca