Why do I have an irrational fear of boating?

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I have an irrational fear of boating, and to be honest, I can't pinpoint a specific reason for it. I grew up on a boat as a child, but I never really enjoyed it, even as a teenager. I still went out boating for my dad's sake. I recall a particular incident when I was hesitant to get into a dinghy with him. This reluctance stemmed not only from the dinghy being so low in the water but also because it was shortly after I had been in a car accident about a year prior. I remember my dad yelling at me, saying something like, “It’s not a car, just get in it!” So, I did, and I felt fine when he went slowly through the canal, as he had promised. However, he eventually broke that promise and sped up, which felt overwhelming to me. 
As a child, I also noticed that whenever my dad had a boat with an enclosed area, I felt safer down there, so I would often stay there for a while. But when he accelerated in the dinghy, I completely lost it and screamed at him. I’m trying to understand why I have this fear, especially since I have no logical reason for it.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

This question belongs in Health/Mental Health it has nothing to do with answers from people who know about boats – see a shrink and figure it out with a professional or do as suggested just stay away from boats.

Anonymous · Answer

Stay away from boats and the water.  Anybody could have told you that but yourself.I am afraid of taking the escalator myself.  What do I do?  I take the stairs or the elevator.

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Why do I have an irrational fear of boating?

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