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Posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 8:40:54
i came across others talking about this on socialanxietysupport.com
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.
http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/cold-showers-as-a-shock-therapy-for-depression-85206/
Posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2012, at 10:16:37
In reply to could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 8:40:54
In the olden days probably beginning of 1900's did they use to wrap people in ice that were out of control? I sure wouldn't like it. Phillipa
Posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 12:44:22
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression » poser938, posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2012, at 10:16:37
i just tried it. i got in the shower with the water really warm and after a few minutes quickly turned the cold on full blast and just let it hit me for i guess like 2 minutes. then turned the warm back on and got myself warmed up, and turned the cold back on.
i did feel better and more relaxed, while also feeling more alert than usual after a shower. i think im going to start doing this everyday when i take a shower. it feels pretty good afterwards.
Posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 12:50:31
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 12:44:22
i guess i feel as good right now as i normally would after running a mile. but i think i'd rather just take the hot/cold shower than get out and go running.
Posted by williamockham on March 17, 2012, at 15:28:40
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 12:44:22
Frigid water really has helped me get out of acutely dysphoric (but not suicidal) states. The effect only lasts a few hours, and after a week or so, doesn't do much of anything but test my willpower. I've had the same experience with intense aerobic exercise. Might be something to do with hypothermia & glutamate?
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
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
Posted by Franz on March 17, 2012, at 15:58:01
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression » poser938, posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2012, at 10:16:37
> In the olden days probably beginning of 1900's did they use to wrap people in ice that were out of control? I sure wouldn't like it. Phillipa
They use it today for autism in France. Controversial.
packing session on french autistic children
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmw_z3KPCPwI hate cold showers but would like to try them.
Not good if one has high blood pressure I guess.
Posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2012, at 20:41:39
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression » Phillipa, posted by Franz on March 17, 2012, at 15:58:01
Seems rather barbaric to me? Phillipa
Posted by Raisinb on March 21, 2012, at 20:43:45
In reply to could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 8:40:54
Posted by Chris O on March 24, 2012, at 12:45:15
In reply to could taking cold showers help depression, posted by poser938 on March 17, 2012, at 8:40:54
That's an interesting theory. On a related note, I shocked myself badly while installing some light switch/plug protectors last year. I was probably imagining it, but it seemed to have some type of antidepressant effect, a waking up or anti-anxiety effect. REally powerful shock though. Pretty scary.
Chris
Posted by Bob on March 24, 2012, at 15:51:39
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression » poser938, posted by Chris O on March 24, 2012, at 12:45:15
> That's an interesting theory. On a related note, I shocked myself badly while installing some light switch/plug protectors last year. I was probably imagining it, but it seemed to have some type of antidepressant effect, a waking up or anti-anxiety effect. REally powerful shock though. Pretty scary.
>
> ChrisMaybe you basically gave yourself an ECT treatment.
Posted by Brainbeard on March 26, 2012, at 14:57:27
In reply to Re: could taking cold showers help depression » Chris O, posted by Bob on March 24, 2012, at 15:51:39
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