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ADHD Experience  ¡  18 min

Cold Water Swimming Silenced My ADHD

One person's experience of ADHD symptom reduction through cold water swimming—the dopamine connection and practical strategies.

Key Insights

Cold water elevates dopamine—addresses core ADHD neurochemistry

Focus and attention improve for hours post-immersion

Natural movement in cold water adds proprioceptive input

Not replacement for medication—complementary intervention

"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of it—controlled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
— ADHD Experience
cold exposure recovery hormesis