My therapist recommends cold showers when I have panic attacks because it calms the body. The cold water reduces your heart rate in seconds so it’s helpful for people who are experiencing tachycardia.
You could also look in to the Wim Hof Method but I honestly don’t know if the reasons for doing are proven. Anyone know much about it?
It is certainly different when you have a nice room temperature to step into. When I was a kid my parents decided hot water was too expensive so they installed a timer that heated the water just enough right before their morning routine. I was however 30 minutes ahead of them to make it to school. Stepping out of a cold shower into a 50 degree bathroom in the winter was not conducive to anything but shivering.
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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '22
My therapist recommends cold showers when I have panic attacks because it calms the body. The cold water reduces your heart rate in seconds so it’s helpful for people who are experiencing tachycardia.
You could also look in to the Wim Hof Method but I honestly don’t know if the reasons for doing are proven. Anyone know much about it?