Thalassophobia/Kenophobia

The thing I am most afraid of in the world is the ocean. This fear is called thalassophobia. Many people, including my best friend and my family, wonder at my fear and attempt to convince me to take a short swim or go on a trip to the beach. They ask me why, and I answer, why not? There are many things to fear in the ocean, from drowning to sharks to jellyfish. The creatures do not bother me as much as the empty space. This fear is called kenophobia. when I go to the beach, I can't look out at the horizon without feeling dizzy. I hate not being able to see everything around or below me, so the low visibility underwater causes me severe anxiety and if anything brushes against me, whether it be an animal or merely a piece of driftwood, I panic and frantically swim to shore. I don't know why I have either of these fears, but the ocean is more terrifying to me than any spider, bat, or public speaking.