How Do You Overcome Fear Of Water, Swimming, Or Drowning?
Despite the fact that human beings originally came from the water, for many of us, our “cradle of life” is primarily a source of fear. Water creates life on earth; yet it also has the capacity to destroy life. As a result, many people harbor a deep phobia of the destructive properties of this most enigmatic of the four elements. There are any number of reasons that someone could harbor this phobia. Perhaps one’s sibling drowned in the river long ago; now, the surviving child can never visit the river again, unable to get over the guilt of failing to save that innocent brother or sister. Perhaps one has nearly drowned oneself, early in life, and now even the sensation of waves touching one’s ankles is enough to send one into a full-blown panic. To be sure, being afraid of water can be very touching, literary and symbolic. It can also be very inconvenient. When Fear Needs To Stop A severe phobia of the water can be a major impediment in life. If you’re afraid of swimming, you’re likely t
