Nervous about upcoming events (hydrotherapy) need advice

[chaosknots]

Hi!

Edit: I went today (9/7/2026 for British ppl) it went better then i thought, I got dressed, in the warm pool (it was like.. body temp) we did some stretches, did some core work with floating devices. I actually rather enjoyed it. I will be going back. I also found out I can spend £42 for 6 sessions once they let go of me if I ever feel like i miss it or I wanna go back

For people who don’t know me I’m Chaos

This has nothing to do with ribblr, knitting or crochet or any fibre art at all, just my personal life atm. (Maybe ud call this a “vent”)

Im rather nervous about starting a new therapy and need help understanding, im starting hydrotherapy (if anyone here does hydrotherapy pls reach out or leave a comment, what is it like? What do u do?)

This is rather nerve racking for me as I dont like change and haven’t seen any progress from normal/other types of therapy before like physiotherapy or seeing a cyropractor.

No one really knows what condition i have, ive been in the eyes of doctors for about 10 years, seeing them pretty much twice a month with no real deadline.

Ive had doctors giggle at me for not knowing how to hop, ive had doctors look at me like im insane, I’ve had doctors re-admit me for the same things over and over again, I’ve had doctors turn me away just by reading my BMI on a chart before they even see me.

Im not even an overly large person, they claim im in the 99th percentile yet I’m not even sure what that means.

Hydrotherapy is making me nervous atm as my 1st appointment is on Thursday at 8am. (Why 8am? Idk why, why not like.. 5pm or mid day? Why so early?)

I think im more nervous about how people will look at me if I join the group of people my age (im between 15-18 so… lots of judgement come from my age group when u dont do something right)

I also dont know much about it and my doctor kind of threw me in blind, she said she would give me a call in a week to see if I was ready to do it or not, I didnt receive that call, didnt give her the ok, when I accepted the appointment I thought it was just another check in to introduce me, not a full on hydrotherapy session, didnt even said hydrotherapy on the letter, just “physical therapy face to face consultation” I thought id get atleast a week to choose if I wanted to do it or not as I have a fear of pools as I was once hurt in a pool in a way I cant forget.

I literally cried infront of this woman and she just.. throws me in blind? Im autistic and i don’t mean to use the “disabled card” but I HATE change, I need someone to take me in there, show me the moves ill be doing in the pool, be in the pool with me, talk me through the steps 1 by 1 with EXTREMELY clear instructions of exactly how it will go and what ill need to do.

I dont even know how to swim.

[Crocheting365]

Im so, so, so sorry. And i am so sorry i cant help bc i have no experience, but I know u got this. Ur awesome. I’ll see if anyone has anything too! (also that time is rlly weird haha)

[Hamsters]

I’m so sorry for everything you’ve had bad experiences with,

I haven’t personally done hydrotherapy but, not knowing how to swim will probably not be a problem at all because usually (not always so don’t come back at me if I’m wrong) usually it’s in a different type of pool, you will most likely have some type of flotation device at all times or it will be shallower water.

With judgement, I get that part but just remember all of the other people in the same group are all there for a reason too

I don’t know if your reason for doing it is more for pain, tightness, strength etc. And I don’t need to know but depending on what it is the things you will be doing could differ

I’m not a professional but I hope this helps a little you’re so strong and you got this

[peachyxtulips]

aww, i’m so sorry! doctors being dismissive makes me so mad, as why aren’t they listening to my issues and providing a solution?? and just dismissing it as “normal”

maybe try to calm down your nerves by listening to music, watching a show, or reading to try to keep your mind off of it? i hope your hydrotherapy appointment goes well tomorrow, you’ve got this!

@Cl0verCrafts may be interested in this topic :)

[feyrawinddancer]

omg im praying for you!

im so so sorry for every bad experience you’ve had. i’ve not done hydrotherapy, but i bet you’ll do great.

(and doctors being like that pmo)

[crochetbykieu]

Hydrotherapy is known to relieve chronic pain, improve blood circulation, and treat certain skin conditions. The holistic approach to well-being combines heat, jet massage, buoyancy, and a soothing atmosphere with aromatherapy and chromotherapy to calm the mind.

From my perspective, it’s all about well-being—you have nothing to fear .

My mother loves that.

[IMadeIt]

Hi Chaos,

I’m so sorry you’re going through all of this.

I saw you said you’ve seen physiotherapists and chiropractors without much luck. I’m going to guess you have some mobility issues. It’s interesting you said you can’t hop. Were you ever able to hop?

As for your hydrotherapy appointment, do you have a support person who can go with you to the appointment? Have you ever tried mindful meditation? It may help to calm and relax you in the lead up to your appointment.

Hydrotherapy is like physiotherapy in water. The water will be warm and approximately waist deep. The water provides support and resistance and enables you to perform movements that might otherwise be difficult when done on dry land. You don’t need to be able to swim.

You may want to call the practitioner before your appointment to let them know of your concerns and anxiety about attending. This way they’ll be able to tailor the appointment to you on the day and hopefully put you at ease.

Take it one step at a time and if anything makes you uncomfortable, let them know. They’re there to help you.

You’ve got this.

[chaosknots]

Thanku so much

About the hopping, the doctor asked me to hop. I forgot what the word ment because due to my mobility ive been left out of PE classes since I was 8. So a good couple years, I know how to hop just forgot thr action to the word, like she wasn’t specific if she wanted me to hop on 2 feet or 1 so I kinda just.. hopped on 1 foot and then she started giggling at me

[IMadeIt]

I wonder if the problem is neurological - like FND (functional neurological disorder)?

I hope you get some benefits from the hydrotherapy.

[DOUGNUT123]

Hi im so sorry of this experience. I love to talk in need someone to!

[chaosknots]

I dont think its neurological as im able to function fine, just got loads of aches and pains, I know someone with FND and its very prominent

[chaosknots]

Thanku! Also I’m ok now, did my 1st session, turns out i was just overreacting and being a big baby. It was quiet fun actually and fits perfectly into my schedule as I struggle to have 2 showers a week but this is on a Thursday so.. I have to have a shower after and before I get in the pool. And my normal shower day is Sunday. So its helping me with hygene too

[IMadeIt]

I’m glad you enjoyed your first session and that it’s also helping you with showering.

It’s a ‘twofer’ (2 for the price of one).