I need a quick swift kick up the arse... Swimming, anxiety

[HighwayDragon1]

I tabs this might be the best place for it but I've decided I need to lose some weight and health issues means swimming is the only option.

Women's only session starts in 30 minutes. I want to go. But I'm anxious and nearly teary, will they look at me? I'm a crap swimmer, what if they laugh at me? What if I'm the only one the and the life guard is watching? What if it's really busy?

Fucksake. I teach teenagers! What is wrong with me?!

Please tell me I need to go?

Ok so I went. It tookme 15 minutesto walk through the porch. I then said "i wanna swim" to the woman on the desk, then had a full shaking cry. She was lovely about it, told me her daughter gets anxiety attacks, talked me through where the showers and stuff were.

I swam 25 lengths.

Still feel wobbly

That's brilliant. Well done!

Brilliant! Hope you're feeling proud of yourself.
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Wow well done!

Well done! 25 lengths for your first go is amazing

When are you going next?

25 lengths! Bloody brilliant - no wonder you feel a bit wobbly, it's the exertion

Seriously, well done. And how nice the receptionist was. Will make next time much less scary.

Highway dragon vs anxiety = 1-0

Well done!

I'm a swimmer

Wasn't able to describe myself as that until recently. Took adult lessons 2yrs ago, and this month I've joined the local masters group.

It's addictive!!

I was larger, now I'm not quite as hefty, and I have amazing arms and legs (well i think so, boyf thinks so, and DS is just so proud of me) so I'm happy!!

Nobody cares what you look like. There are literally all shapes and sizes in the pool and actually, when you swim better/well, it's so satisfying to show em what your made of...

Even better when you overtake em

Come join our swim thread!!!! We'll be delighted to hear about your journey!! I'll find the link and post it!

Well done you! You will grow to love it!

OP you are amazing! To go from shaking to swimming 650m in an evening. Well done.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/2878311-Swimming-for-fitness-part-2-Jump-in

Here we are!

Well done!! That's a real achievement.

What a nice lady in reception too!

You'll feel so much better next time.