First tri, swim was horrible...help (Page 2)

Thank you for sharing that! My first tri was a Danskin and I was hyperventilating as soon as I got in the water and a swim angel came over to assist in calming me down. I hung in there and eventually made it across using any swim technique I could muster.
The swim is still the most dreaded and difficult for me. BUT, this past weekend at the Danskin I did a lot of self motivation beforehand and would not the let the confidence I found waiver for nothing. I was able to pull the swim off without panic, without thinking twice about my stroke, and with confidence. I could have ended there and been a happy tri girl.
A major mental obstacle was overcome! Hang in there it will get easier