In the midst of grief, Lisa Buckingham found solace and a network of supportive women in a surprising place
How cold water swimming helped me cope with the death of my mother
It got warmer in the summer, but as autumn came, we carried on swimming as the temperature dropped, wondering if we could become part of the hardcore of women who swim there year-round. Now I’m officially addicted and never miss a week. One particularly special swim was on the winter solstice in December 2019. It was pouring with rain when I woke at 6am to meet at 7:15am. I wondered if anyone would be there at all, but as my friend and I neared the pond, we were caught up in the streams of women walking towards it carrying lanterns.
• Get out while you still feel fine. This is so important. If you start to feel shivery or slow while still in the water, you’ve overcooked it and will find recovering more difficult. Staying in too long is dangerous and could result in cold incapacitation and hypothermia., which results in an initial gasp and rapid uncontrolled breathing. Your heart rate and blood pressure will also increase. Be aware of this and focus on doing a long, slow out breath as you get in.
• When you come out, don't take a hot shower as this will increase the rate at which cooled blood returns to your core, known as after drop, and it can make you feel very unwell. Cold water swimmers have been known to faint taking a shower, so it’s best to wait until you have fully warmed up.
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