Posted by JR Gordon on October 22, 2002 at 13:33:32:
In Reply to: Mask Removal Panic posted by Todd on October 22, 2002 at 12:25:07:
Try swimming in the ocean without a mask. Periodically dive down under the surface and practice opening our eyes while continuing to swim. Look around a bit underwater. It's all about getting familiar and comfortable with that feeling. The panic will dimish with familiarity.
JRG