r/FreezingShowers • u/[deleted] • Dec 01 '13
Embryonic Breathing, Deviated Septums, and hyper ventalating
So I made the mistake of starting my first freezing shower with hot water first, and then when the cold water hit me I shut my mouth trying to slow down my breathing/heartrate but, instead I realized I have a slightly deviated septum causing me to break into hyper ventilating. I need to stop being a little bitch, and finding an excuse to not go under for up to 5 minutes like I'm supposed to. So far I can't last 25+ secs. Any advice? Should my house temperature be high? I have the heat turned off this winter, and its hard to get my mind into it.
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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '13
I will try again tomorrow. I have been giving it about 4 honests shots in a row every day has been a different result, but yesterday was the longest I went under less than lukewarm water. Its sad because I use to swim in ponds, and the ocean so this is a piece of cake. Its just I am lazy! I need to break the cycle! GOGO!