turns out I'm not crazy at all for being terrified by large masses of water

[Altruist]

What is thalassophobia? Thalassophobia is an intense phobia or fear of large bodies of water. If you have thalassophobia, you may be afraid of the ocean, sea, and large lakes. Some people may deal with a little anxiety about the ocean.

@kathisterima

and no, this has nothing to do with me being a bad swimmer, for geniuses trying to imply that the last time I mentioned it

this fear doesn't activate in pools, for example