The Chills and Thrills of Cold Water Night Swimming – Lake Geneva, Switzerland 2024
So, I happen to be in France, 100 meters from the border of Switzerland, on the outskirts of Geneva, I knew I’d be here around the holidays. I’ve mapped out several different routes to visit various animal parks and nature conservatories, all requiring negotiating the way in to the city around the airport.
I googled at the last minute and found this “New Year’s Eve at the water’s edge, bringing…
It's difficult to come up with reasons that aren't inherently medical but "fashion weirdo" is a great one! :P
Hands are so sensitive and I feel like this factor may play into the anxiety of it all... Like, just because I'm experiencing a confined sensory overload in my hands doesn't mean others are aware. But that anxiety of it all is persistent.
For what it's worth, I used to put bandaids on "bad" areas of my face in effort to stop picking/scratching. It helped my face but I received a fair bit of unwanted attention and even concern for my "wellbeing at home" which had quickly prompted me to try gloves.
By comparison, gloves draw little to no attention. Perhaps the occasional compliment of your style and fashion sense<3
I'm glad there was something I said that could sit well with you. I relate to your words and it's difficult for me to express without some personal details on my part. I don't mind sharing this if it means you can be more at ease!
omg, that's my exact same situation. i started doing the gloves thing for the same reason: people would comment on the amount of bandages on my face. this past month i've had 4 on my face (and it doesn't help that for some reason, older picking scars heal into a color that looks exactly like a bruise) and i don't want to deal with the comments anymore :(
the good news is that i just came back from class and nobody said anything. but then again my classmates already think i'm a weirdo 😔
ik what you mean by a concentrated sensory overload. i've been struggling to even wear my watch because of that. it's ok at home but once i'm outdoors it's like everything is suddenly 100× more stimulating lol
i appreciate you sharing all of this with me knowing it can't be easy to put it into words and it's difficult to predict others' reactions to what they may deem an off-putting issue, so i'm really grateful for your asks and i hope you have a wonderful day :]
I need to be out. I need to put my feet in some water. I need to go tromping through the woods and take pictures of the same little brown mushroom every three feet.
Magnus Appelberg - Discover the Power of Cold Water Plunging
Magnus Appelberg is a yoga practitioner and cold exposure enthusiast based in Finland. He has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for 23 years and has a deep understanding of breath control and its effects on the body. Magnus is known for his ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures and has even set a personal record of staying in ice-cold water for one hour. He shares his knowledge and…