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LESSON 4 · Tame the Anxiety Monster

PAUSE TO THINK

Can cold water actually slow your heart?

Yes

Splashing cold water on your face triggers the mammalian dive reflex: the body slows your heart rate to conserve oxygen, the same response that lets seals stay underwater. It is a quick physical way to take the edge off a panic spike.

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