hmm, Durbandiver needs to back to dive school. Panic attack on Friday at Birthday ledges. all ok until the descent, (which actually went well even though I had only 5kg instead of my usual 7) but at the bottom the vis was not good and my new mask felt strange, I just freaked and signalled the DM I was going up. I ascended fairly controlled but the instructor tugged my fin and slowed me further wanting me to do the safety stop. Before I knew it we were at the top - being underweighted I couldnt hold the hover. Not a happy DM.
Giving into panic is a very very bad idea (although usually panic means you are not thinking...). I have felt panicked before, especially on deep dives but I always managed to get through it by breathing slowly and turning my air up to max flow for a few breaths. Often the descent can put strain on you so you can feel out of breath which makes you feel panicky....hello.
Lesson learned, dont give in, dont give up, calm down and breathe.
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