>> Losing my mask and panicking while diving has always been a concern of mine.
That's one of those things that take me by surprise when I discuss peoples' relation with the sea. I never thought there was a problem with having your eyes open underwater. I'm Greek and I've spent a lot of time in the sea when I was young, so I must have just gotten used to it.
Mind you, my eyes still get red but I don't actually feel them stinging or experience anything unpleasant.
I can totally understand being worried about panicking in the sea, though, especially if you're diving. I snorkel, and even so, when I go under it's always in the back of my mind that anything can go wrong and I need to keep my wits about me at all times. I've been close to drowning twice too, so yeah. Need to be careful.
That's one of those things that take me by surprise when I discuss peoples' relation with the sea. I never thought there was a problem with having your eyes open underwater. I'm Greek and I've spent a lot of time in the sea when I was young, so I must have just gotten used to it.
Mind you, my eyes still get red but I don't actually feel them stinging or experience anything unpleasant.
I can totally understand being worried about panicking in the sea, though, especially if you're diving. I snorkel, and even so, when I go under it's always in the back of my mind that anything can go wrong and I need to keep my wits about me at all times. I've been close to drowning twice too, so yeah. Need to be careful.
The sea is not your friend :)