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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow I’m so sorry that happened to you as a kid. That’s really scary! Do you have any balance issues, btw? Or do you get stressed out in water? Those could be affecting you. I commend you for getting lessons!

Honestly, swimming (staying afloat and being comfortable in calm water, not serious swimming) is like riding a bike. Once you can do it, it’s hard to remember what you had to learn. Generally, people gently paddle with their arms and legs (“doggy paddling”). People are naturally buoyant; it’s panic that often gets people into trouble (and rough water or needing stamina, but assuming you won’t be going to do that soon). 
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To answer a few of your questions - yes, I have some balance issues that I take PT for and see a Neurologist. I am also one of the people who once knew how to ride a bike and forgot over the years. I never  rode frequently and when teaching my kids I realized I completely lost the skill altogether . That is another skill that I will have to take on again.

I’ll make sure to tell my instructor about my balance issues.

Thank you everyone for the tips as well! [/quote]

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