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I don't have a way to do "cold plunges" consistently, but cold showers have been great for me. I have ADHD and am quite anxious and highly sensitive. Whenever I
by Funes- 2y ago
I don't have a way to do "cold plunges" consistently, but cold showers have been great for me. I have ADHD and am quite anxious and highly sensitive. Whenever I make cold showers part of my daily morning routine, I feel much calmer. Very hard workouts also do wonders, especially if they involve combat sports, which I practice. There's something about overcoming fear of conflict. I guess exposing yourself to extreme cold is akin to that.
- meowkit 2y ago+1 for cold showers. Excellent for several things. Personally I recommend them at the end of a normal shower, before bed, to drop your core temperature. Takes a couple weeks to acclimate, but much easier afterwards, same benefits.
- yard2010 2y agoAnecdotal - according to the Huberman podcast, cold exposure is better practiced in the morning not before sleep due to its stimulating effect.
- __MatrixMan__ 2y agoSame here, re: ADHD. The clearest my head ever is is after climbing at my very limit and then taking a cold shower.
- dwaltrip 2y agoSimilar here. Although I’ve taken to just doing an occasional 30-60 seconds of cold water at the end of a regular shower. Exercise wise, for me, it’s a solid pickleball session. Good intensity cardio, super fun, the competitive striving to win, as well as low stakes, meaningful social interaction, all combined together. Doing pickleball open play (pickup games) a few times a week has been huge for me.