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Old Nov 01, 2011, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by just_some_girl View Post
I can see how it might work for depression, but for anxiety? The fight/flight is already being triggered way too much in my body, don't want to add to it with a cold shower! Plus, ya know, brrrr!
I guess it has to do with pain relieving hormones being released? I heard it was good for rheumatism too, and I can imagine getting under cold water if I had rheumatism.
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