Mammalian Dive Reflex

[Crankin]

How else would you rinse your hair? I've always done that... stand with my back toward the shower and lean back. It doesn't make sense to me, to do it any other way.
Good luck with the open water swim, Bike Chick. I remember that we were both thinking about tris at the same time. You went for it and I decided I am too afraid of drowning and my running is so slow, it's crazy.
And... I am lazy.

[Susan]

How else would you rinse your hair? I've always done that... stand with my back toward the shower and lean back. It doesn't make sense to me, to do it any other way.

Well, I usually rinse my hair by sticking my whole head under the shower, water running down my face and breathing through the water spraying it everywhere. It clearly doesn't make any sense but it's fun

Then again I was able to dive long before I was able to swim as a kid and I also like to lie in the bathtub upside down, sticking my face into the water, making funny noises and sing under water.

Rereading this and realizing this could be taken as ironic - it's not. i really AM that strange


Hulagirl - sorry that you don't feel well! Regarding your fear of water I wish I could say something that would give you the opportunity to experience how good swimming or diving feels for me. I guess someone without a certain fear can't help someone that has to deal with this fear (like people without the fear of Dentists can't help me cope with them) but being under water is so calming and beautiful for me. I always wish I had enough air to stay there as long as I want to.

[OakLeaf]

hahaha Susan - when I was a kid I used to go sit at the bottom of the pool for as long as I could. One time someone else's parent grabbed me by the arm and pulled me up because she thought I'd drowned!

(and Susan - my DH has a dentist phobia - I have another phobia so I understand the concept, but mine doesn't impact my health so hugely - he's found a dentist who does sedation for phobics. I don't know whether some jurisdictions require a "medical" rather than "psychological" reason for sedation, but it might be something to look into - the risks of sedation are less than the risks of untreated dental problems for sure - good luck. )

Hulagirl - sorry you're having that trouble and hope you get it worked out.