I cannot swim

Hi emine I so love to swim as I find it to be great fun. My children were so afraid of water also, so I patiently taught them to swim. At first they always felt like they would sink to the bottom so they always clung on to my neck. One day I slowly took one by one and had them gain confidence. My thinking at first was what if one day they were near a pool and someone accidentally drop them in. Because of their fear I fret that maybe one day someone try to save them and because of the fear they would both drown. So maybe one day you can start slow by walking near the edge of the water. If it becomes way too scary then you can go back another day. The next time go in a little bit more and simply walk long side the edge. It will help you build a little bit of confidence with the water. You might find it quite enjoyable also. So dear it is not a must at all but you mind find it so enjoyable that sometimes you may not want to come out. Have fun.

I know how to swim(the basics) but I don't know how to stay afloat for a long time. But still I don't mind. I love the water! And with the help of our handy dandy life jacket, I can do anything! Except scuba diving of course...hahaha...

I am like you when I am at the sea. I love being at the seaside but I just walk along the water's edge or sit and watch the other people enjoying themselves. It is never too late tolearn I think and, as I said above, when I stop working and have more free time, I intend joining one of the water-gym courses that take place here. Maybe then I will also become more confident and overcome my fears and maybe one day I will swim too. You are younger. Have you some friends who might help you to overcome your fear? You could organise some days out at the sea and maybe they will get you swimming!

I'm like you too. I cannot swim. I don't know how to swim. And the strange thing is that I grew up on an island. When I go to the beach, my children would go and play in the water but I would just walk along the beach near where the waves hit the beach. I won't go into the water.

Yes,my friend,emine08.I have the same feelings as you.I can not swimming at all in daily life,i am afraid of water,no matter the river or the sea,i am afraid to near them.I afraid to fell into them

well for me it's not a must to know how to swim, but it is a big help if you do. don't be afraid of water. maybe you can still enroll in a swimming class. it doesn't matter what your age is, you can still learn.

I know swim very well. So i do not get any fare from the water. I can swim in ponds, river and sea also. The think you may learned swim with minimum efforts.