Diver Panic

Property of Joshua Underwood in FL

[RomansBookReport]

Dive master is so boss, that he called over a fish @1:56

[danb.joseph]

I almost panicked when I did my diving course. Exactly in the same situation when I tried to clean my mask but instead I let water get in through my nose, and then the salty water burns in between my nose and my windpipe. I got into stress and hardly took breathes. I felt inside that I want to go up but I immidiately controled myself. No one noticed I had a problem, but I clearly understand this girl.

[wessex]

Fish are like: its not that difficult, just BREATH!

[jdobis]

Excellent composure of the instructor. First calming her down then diverting her fears away from the complications by having others do the mask clearing. I’m sure they weren’t in deep water being that they are doing fundamental things

[artcore]

the fish are like, "the fuks going on here?"

[lexifiscina]

Great instructor. Kept the student calm, I applaud him.

Great job on the students end too. She worked through her problem and turned out okay. That’s what makes a strong diver!

[John.Smith]

Awesome instructor. He helped her regain control. It was a perfect real-world scenario

[emilylewis]

I’ve been trying to describe to my bf the difference between the instructor at our current facility and the ones I trained with. This video perfectly illustrates it so I’m glad I found it. That little bit of compassion, and having an anxious diver hold onto you for a second assuring them is so incredibly important. Our current instructor is a great diver. But is a cold robotic instructor that has no empathy for anyone feeling uneasy when asked to do a new skill or go to a new location. The instructor should always be checking in with students and making sure that if they have a moment of panic they are there to reassure. A simple reassuring hand on the arm can make someone go from panic to being in control. Not everyone is a pro and when you think about it diving is asking a human to fight a ton of natural instincts.

[adrain]

His hand was so wrinkly that I thought he was wearing a glove

[ItsNickPowers]

Panicking is the most dangerous thing you can do in the ocean, for yourself AND others

[loknut]

I understand her fully. I freaked out by a flooded mask a few times, to the point where I had to surface. Felt like shit afterwards, not just for myself but to the people I was endangering in my panic. Sometimes it still freaks me out. Diving is as much about mastering your mind as it is your skills.

[amberlane]

During my Open Water cert I did this. I panicked. My instructor was fantastic. So was this one. Dean wouldn't let me shoot to the surface either. I think having panicked, worked through it, and realizing all is well as long as my reg works has made me a better diver. Good instructor!

[RoaaRamadan]

The first time I've ever dived, I was on holiday in Egypt. Watching this video felt like I was watch myself tbh. I didn't get a chance to adjust to breathing and whatnot when I first got into the water, and we started descending. I panicked, started to hyperventilate, couldn't clear my mask, and tried to breath through my nose lol. I asked to ascend, and my diver tried to calm me down but we ended up ascending. I got my bearings up there, then went down and it went very smoothly. Kept calm, breathed slowly, cleared my mask, etc. When you're not panicking it's a fantastic experience

[lorenzolou]

At first, this girl unconsciously inhaled some water from the mask, starting to panic. Ahat actually saved her is the instructor who calmed her down and also herself, who lock her nose using fingers and breathe rightly from the regulator.

[chimpdongs]

I struggled with this in pool sessions, I've realized two things help:


1) I was blowing out all my breath hard and fast after getting a bit flighty and wanting to clear my mask ASAP, leaving me with no reserve breath. Then I quickly try to breath in because my lungs are totally empty, and if the mask isn't fully cleared, I might inhale a bit of water by accident and choke. Better to exhale partially, calmly, evaluate and slowly and carefully breathe the next breath, and clear mask again if needed.


2) I'd tilt my head back whilst clearing, then try to take the next breath with my head still tilted back, making it very easy for water to get up my nose. Need to remember to bring head forward and even look down slightly for the next breath.


If you are like me and don't have very good soft palate control, these tips might help.

[pricediver]

One day I’m going to become an instructor! And be as good as him. What a legend! I once was a new diver, totally understand her

[otze]

Best Instructor ever! A real Professional

[tblightningbolt]

Instructor. “ watch me”. student “ how? my mask is still full of water”

[Xxxxxx-pc]

Great instructor! Like walking someone through a panic attack to show them that everything is okay, and that those feelings can be controlled.

[cliffbooth]

Awesome instructor. Hope she gifted him with a box of Cubans the next time she saw him haha. I thought he did exactly the right thing by calmly keeping her there and helping her sought through her issue. That would’ve helped her confidence profoundly for next time. If he let her go back up the 5 meters to the surface she’d have an unresolved issue that’d take more work to overcome for next time. 10 out of 10 for his calm approach to helping her become a better diver.