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Cold water swimming

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notsoskinnydipping · 03/02/2024 17:19

Earlier today I went swimming in the sea as part of a group charity event. Was freezing but not any worse than I expected but since coming home my anxiety has been awful.
I have suffered with anxiety in the past but this afternoon I just feel awful, heart racing, panicky worried. I felt absolutely fine beforehand.
When I've googled it all the results say it helps anxiety, not causing it. Has this happened to anyone eise, it's totally thrown me

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cardibach · 03/02/2024 17:20

Not a medic, but going to suggest it’s a coincidence it occurred t same day as swimming. I can’t see any reason it could cause it.

greenacrylicpaint · 03/02/2024 17:28

british heart foundation article on cold shock response

it is a thing and one of the reasons why why cold water swimming should be done under supervision and with caution.

hopefully you feel better soon.

notsoskinnydipping · 03/02/2024 19:07

Thank you for your responses and the link to the article. I'm honestly hoping there is some sort of link and not the anxiety coming back

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