Is this like childbirth?

[rookie_j]

just relax, it sort of sounds like you're a bit nervous about the whole 'diving thing'? take some time to unwind and get used to the environment, your body is being put through something it knows is'nt right...

diving is relaxing and fun, trying to do skills when your stressed doesn't help. take an extra second before the skill, take a deep breath and when you're ready, it'll be easy...

i remember during my second pool training session, my instructor had me remove my mask, but each time i did, i got water in my sinuses. i was upset because i had done it countless times the day before. i took a few minutes to relax and tried again, no problem...