Treading

I was in a huge swimming pool with my cousins Jeong, Laurie and Edwin. We were in the corner of some pool - Jeong was in the left corner. Laurie was holding onto the wall about 4 feet away. I was somewhat in between them. I asked Jeong if he knew how to tread, and he said yeah. He let go of the pool wall and was just floating in the water barely moving his arms and legs. I told them I can't tread because I'm too heavy. They asked me to show them, so I pushed myself out into the water more trying to tread. And then I started sinking fast like a brick. I let myself fall down, while plugging my nose with my left hand. I looked up at Jeong and Laurie, and I could see them looking down at me, laughing. I smiled. I dropped all the way to the bottom of the pool until my back was on the bottom of the pool. I'd say the pool was about 30 feet deep. I laid on my back on the bottom of the pool for awhile, then decided to swim back up. I shot up like a fish... Jeong was swimming under water with his digital camera flashing pictures of me swimming up.

Swimming
To dream that you are swimming, suggests that you are exploring aspects of your unconscious mind and emotions. The dream may be a sign that you are seeking some sort of emotional support. It is a common dream image for people going through therapy.

To dream that you are swimming underwater, suggests that you are completely submerged in your own feelings. You are forcing yourself to deal with your emotional difficulties.

Pool
To see a pool of water in your dream, indicates that you need to understand and deal with your emotions. You need to dive right in. Alternatively, a pool may indicate your need for cleansing. You need to wash away the past.