Posted by Bob on March 17, 2012, at 15:52:58
In reply to could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 8:40:54
> i came across others talking about this on socialanxietysupport.com
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> it seems pretty interesting, as sort of a way to really wake up your brain. here is the link if you would like to check it out.
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> http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/cold-showers-as-a-shock-therapy-for-depression-85206/
My psychiatrist once told me that one of the treatments before effective drugs for panic and anxiety was to wrap the patients in wet sheets or blankets. I don't know if they were were warm or cold, but apparently it was semi-reliable in producing a more relaxed state if only temporarily.
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