Is it normal that i panic in cold water?

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So yeah.. If i'm in the shower and i shower with hot, warm or regular water, everything's all fine, but if the water is cold, I immediately start grasping for air and my breathing accelerates.
I have the same kind of feeling when i'm submerged in water.

Is this normal? Share your toughts/experiences please.

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  • Hitlеr
    10 years ago

    Autism

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  • headwall
    10 years ago

    Is it really panic? There's something about turning the shower cold just before getting out that is really electrifying, releases adrenaline and fills a person with urgency and motivation. Perhaps you're just looking at it in a way that creates panic. Embrace the cold water!

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    • Fammer3
      10 years ago

      I just immediately start grasping for air, and my heart starts beating faster

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  • quickQ
    10 years ago

    when i shower with really cold water, my breathing accelerates too.. but not the submerged in water thing.

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  • NotStrangeBird
    10 years ago

    Mammalian diving reflex.

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