Unanticipated benefits of scuba diving

[caroln]

I have definitely become better at handling problems---nothing is really an emergency except loss of gas. Even when I totaled my car and broke my arm the other day I used my calm slow breathing to keep it together at the scene and after.

The biggest unexpected benefit is the great friends I've met

[Aquatrax]

it cured my male pattern baldness and stopped those annoying voices in my head

[waytooslow]

Originally Posted by Vegas

LOL!
But there may be more truth to this than you think!

I have been known to say that an absolute requirement for any
man in my life is that they MUST be certified to breath under water!

wow I am blushing.. full on

[Crimediver]

The biggest benefit is everything looks bigger underwater!

[MacDiver]

Through the local dive club I've met some awesomely insane people that I probably never would have met otherwise.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by caroln

I have definitely become better at handling problems---nothing is really an emergency except loss of gas. Even when I totaled my car and broke my arm the other day I used my calm slow breathing to keep it together at the scene and after.

The biggest unexpected benefit is the great friends I've met

I was the defendant in a frivolous suit a few years ago and was facing excessive damages. As I had done nothing wrong, I was confident it would just go away. I had faith in our legal system.

Thank God my attornies had no such fantasies.

Anyway, as soon as I went into that pre dive mode of checking gear, the matter slipped from my mind.

[chinacat46]

I've become an amateur ichtyologist.

[LittleOtter]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

BP/W

Women love a man with a BP/W. And Speedos.


In a more serious vein, I've learned better how to handle problems more easily in a foreign, hostile environment. Via the Rescue class, I learned my limitations and to acknowledge those so as to best help the victim and/or myself.

no,no speedos speedos are bad for you whoever came up with the idea of speedos better be glad I don't know where they are.

[LittleOtter]

Originally Posted by chinacat46

I've become an amateur icthyologist.

What in the samhill is that?

[dallasdivergirl]

More self confidence & self reliance. Tons of new friends & dive buddies. that travel to warm exotic locations is a good change from museums & art upon occasion. Working on conquering my fear of dark murky water.

Learned to only date divers, non diving guys don't understand.

the 70% of the planet thatt is under water is peaceful, quiet and is way more interesting in person than on a tv screen.