Mental Health & the Ocean: How Diving Helped Me Heal

Back in 2024, I hit one of the lowest points in my life. I was diagnosed with Severe Depressive Disorder, and everything just felt... heavy. Getting out of bed was a struggle, and nothing seemed to help. I was tired, stuck, and honestly, I didn’t know where to go from there.

Then one day, I decided to try something totally random — scuba diving.

I didn’t expect much. I just wanted a break from everything going on in my head. But wow, I didn’t realize how much I needed that first dive.

Underwater Peace I Didn’t Know I Needed

The moment I went underwater, something shifted. It was quiet. Peaceful. No messages. No noise. Just me, my breath, and the ocean. For the first time in a long while, I felt present. Scuba diving forced me to slow down and just be.

It sounds cheesy, but the ocean gave me peace that no therapist’s office ever could. I wasn’t escaping life—I was finding a piece of myself again.

It Gave Me Something to Look Forward To

Learning to dive wasn’t just fun—it was empowering. Every skill I learned, every fish I saw, every dive I finished… it gave me back confidence. I started feeling proud of myself again. That little spark came back. And for someone who was feeling numb for so long, that meant everything.

Yeah, It’s Pricey… But Worth It

Let’s be honest—diving isn’t cheap. But compared to what I got out of it? 100% worth it. It became my therapy, my joy, my peace. I joke around saying, “Scuba is the cheapest expensive therapy out there,” and I stand by it.

Now, I dive not just for fun, but because it helps me feel alive again. And that’s why I started OxiDive—to help others discover that healing power too. Whether you're struggling or just need a reset, give the ocean a chance. You might be surprised what you find down there.

Let’s dive, heal, and make waves together.