I'm terrified of the ocean
What is it that scares you about the ocean?
I once lost someone very close to me in this very ocean.
It can be traumatizing to lose someone to drowning. While it is wise to have a healthy fear of the water, letting that fear overtake your life is not healthy. It would be good to talk to a therapist to work through your feelings of loss and fear.
You don't understand. I'm not scared of drowning but the ocean itself.
No matter what your fear is, it is always good to get help. You might be able to get over your fear of the ocean.