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Originally Posted by Innerzone
Do you do the cold shower thing to kind of shock yourself into a "re-set" or something?
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Yes, that's basically what it accomplishes. It's called the "Mammalian Divers Reflex" and basically splashing cold water on your face (or in my case my entire body because it feels like it's on fire!) stimulates the Vagus Nerve which rapidly; and literally, chills you out. You can accomplish the same thing using cold packs around your neck, eyes, and hairline for no more than 60 seconds.
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