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Don't Panic Underwater

panicIf you’re interested in learning about panicking underwater (or, more rightly: learning how to prevent panicking underwater!), then you might want to bop over to the Why Files. In the Files, Dr. Morgan, a medical doctor specializing in diver panic studies, reveals that over half of all divers report feeling panic at one time or another, even advanced divers who suffer from “the blue orb syndrome.”

Morgan also talks about the types of diving activities most likely to induce panic, but – annoyingly – glosses over things divers can do to reduce the likelihood of panicking. So I found some additional information, wherein a different psychologist provides some tips on how to prevent panic from setting in. Among his tips are:

Improve you physical fitness.

Improve your knowledge of diving.

Practice your emergency responses.

Know your limits.

Improve psychological fitness.

Use appropriate equipment.

Know, and have confidence in, your dive buddy

Have fun. Be prepared. Dive safe. Do you have any tips?

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