There are many people who are afraid of going into water. If you also feel like this then these are symptoms of aquaphobia. Actually, it is a mental condition in which there is a deep fear inside the person and whenever he goes near water, his heart starts beating fast, palms become sweaty and breathing becomes faster. A person suffering from aquaphobia is also afraid of ocean waves. Many people even get panic attacks while bathing in water. This is such an overwhelming fear that it can disrupt normal functioning and interfere with daily life.
How to get rid of aquaphobia:-
1. Don’t panic while going into water
Face your fear by slowly getting into the pool and getting your body used to the feel of the water. Step slowly into the pool and stand in knee-deep water. Once you reach the middle of the pool, pay attention to the feeling of the water on your skin. Keep walking slowly until you are free from the initial stress, nervousness and fear. Once you are comfortable in knee-deep water, slowly go into waist-deep and then chest-deep water. This will reduce your anxiety.
2. Face the water
At the deep end of the pool, hold onto the railing or edge of the pool with one hand and use the other hand to press your nose and slowly lower your face into the water. Continue immersing your face in water until your stress and fear go away. When you feel comfortable with your face underwater, try blowing bubbles underwater without holding your nose. By being patient you can overcome aquaphobia.
3. Avoid negative thoughts
Challenge the negative thoughts you have about water and try to understand. People with aquaphobia often have irrational thoughts about the dangers of water or their ability to handle being near it. Therefore, to counter these thoughts, think positive.
4. Set small goals
Set small and achievable goals for yourself related to water exposure. Also celebrate your progress and recognize that overcoming aquaphobia is easy. For example, your first goal might be to stand near a small pool for a few minutes without any fear. Only by setting small goals will you be able to achieve big goals.