u/4allthedogs

I’ve been teaching myself to swim, just casually, and can now swim and tread water just fine. However, I physically cannot get myself to stand at the edge of the pool and jump, or even just step in. Even sitting down, I have to hold onto the edge with at least one hand when I go in the water. I want to just be able to get into the water and start swimming/treading without holding onto the edge first. Any tips?