It's okay, it's okay. You can relax. Let me dip your head forward, my hands are steady on the base of your neck and your jaw. If you go limp you won't drop too quickly; I'll guide you. Feel your cool skin hit the warm water. It envelops your face snuggly, doesn't it? From the tip of your nose, over your lips. Eyes shut, ears filled. You can't focus on anything but the breath you're desperately holding and the way you float everywhere but the places I touch you, weight and pressure.
Don't you feel safer like that? Nothing can get you but me, silly. Hold that breath. Hold on tight if, you mean it. I'll let you up when you're ready.