Welcome to my story. Basically I nearly drowned the other week. Someone mentioned that they did slip forward with their ring. Landing headfirst in water. Is their a certain way l've got to use it to be careful? I plan on staying in the shallow end near a life guard. Really can’t afford other aids really. Thankfully I had adult armbands and a swim ring at home. Will I be judged and would I look unattractive? Sorry if you’ve seen question before. I just wanna hear multiple opinions to help my mind:)
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I will try. Thank u:))
High functioning autistic non swimmer who fears water and can't afford lessons or a jacket etc. Should you use Armbands, A swim ring or both?
What you need to use is what you are comfortable with. The armbands would be enough if that’s what works for you. Now as a person who is very comfortable in water I want to tell you this… don’t panic. If you do nothing you will float near the surface. Panic and thrash around you’ll sink. I know that’s easier said then done but it’s necessary for survival.
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Alright well thank u for helping me. Honestly it means a lot:)
It’s critical that you are comfortable in the water. I suggest in the shallow end you try to float on your back. If you can do that you’ll always be ok.
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What you need to use is what you are comfortable with. The armbands would be enough if that’s what works for you.
Now as a person who is very comfortable in water I want to tell you this… don’t panic. If you do nothing you will float near the surface. Panic and thrash around you’ll sink. I know that’s easier said then done but it’s necessary for survival.
Alright well thank u for helping me. Honestly it means a lot:)
Might use the ring as well. As my confidence is really low still:)
It’s critical that you are comfortable in the water. I suggest in the shallow end you try to float on your back. If you can do that you’ll always be ok.
It’s perfectly fine to wear those to the pool. Who cares what other people think, it’s better than drowning
True thank u:)