Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic if you can help, you have no idea how much i'd appreciate it. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]ajakana[/m] at 9:43 am on June 11, 2008[quote]Firstly let me ask you what are you afraid of is it you think you won't succeed? You can message me and we can talk a little more if you want I have eating issues right now as we speak I'm always scared everyday you might have anemia go to your doctor I have anemia and one of the symptoms is not eating properly anxiety dull skin coloration I'm 17 living with this your doctor can give you something to calm you down, how old are you?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post newmie66 Posted at 9:33 am on June 11, 2008 I get terrible anxiety before swim practice. I mostly only get it when I know for sure that it's going to be hard. We have a training schedule that we follow, so I can be sure that Wednesday and Thursday nights are going to be tough. I preoccupy myself with it ALL DAY before the practice. I think I'm afraid of the pain and the hard work, but at the same time I WANT to get better. I had a period where my pre-practice anxiety was bad, then it got better, and now it's worse than it's ever been. I'm talking to a psychologist, not specifically about swimming, but about anxiety in general and some eating issues I've had. Does anyone have any tips to control this? Have you had similiar experiences? How did you get yourself through it? Please don't just say to take deep breaths. I've tried it a million times and it doesn't work for me.

Replies ajakana Posted at 9:43 am on June 11, 2008 Firstly let me ask you what are you afraid of is it you think you won't succeed? You can message me and we can talk a little more if you want I have eating issues right now as we speak I'm always scared everyday you might have anemia go to your doctor I have anemia and one of the symptoms is not eating properly anxiety dull skin coloration I'm 17 living with this your doctor can give you something to calm you down, how old are you? Just Waiting Here Posted at 9:40 am on June 11, 2008 I don't know if I can offer any support on this, but I may as well give some ideas of what might help you out a bit. Personally, deep breaths can be amazing.  I only get very nervous before and during a presentation, where I'm literally shaking, or close to puking, lol.  The best I can do is remind myself of why I have to do it, and remember that no one's judging me and the like. In your case, you said you were worried about the hard work.  Well, try to keep yourself busy.  Maybe stretch early on in the day so you can remind yourself that your muscles and body will be ready.  And just continue reminding youself that the 'pain' is your ability getting better.  Your muscles are getting stronger, and you're improving. And when you ARE swimming, how do you feel?  Do you hate it when you're in the water?  Or are ou only focused on getting better and just enjoying swimming?  If you do enjoy it, and you like it... just remember that when you're in the water, it's GOOD, and not something fearful :). And at the end of the day... how many Wed and Thurs have you been through?  After your swim lessons, are you only thinking, "God, that was horrible..." or is it more towards the side of, "I got some good exercise and practice in today". I dunno, just a thought.  And, I think deep breaths does wonders sometimes :).  Or otherwise, taking a hot or cold shower just to wash away the anxiiety for that bit :).  And when you get the chance, as you psychologist about it, and see if he or she can give you any good tips :). All 2 previous replies displayed.