11/10/2025
I appreciate this idea because it's something we all can access at home within minutes; if we need a reset or need to deter any possible panic attack that could be potentially coming on.
Cold showers can boost your dopamine by up to 250%! Just 1–3 minutes of cold exposure triggers your body’s emergency response, flooding your brain with dopamine — the chemical that powers motivation, focus, mood, and reward. The result? Hours of elevated energy and happiness — no caffeine needed. Start with 30 seconds at the end of your shower and work up to 2–3 minutes daily. It gets easier fast, and your stress resilience improves over time.
Sources:
Eysenck et al., Eur J Appl Physiol (2021); Elevation Health (2023); Psychiatry Podcast (2025).
