In bathing, can you tolerate cold water(early morning)??
By xio shi
@simonelee (2715)
China
September 20, 2009 4:53am CST
Hello, mylotter.
When you wake up early in the morning and have to take a bath right away, can you tolerate the natural coldness that coming out in your faucet or shower? Or water temperature is not a problem because you do have a water heater? Before when we often stay in the farm taking a bath is always our problem in the morning, me and my mom always argue in terms of taking a bath so early.
(kids don't like it)and sometimes,I admit, until now I don't like doing it so early like old fellows usually do. I usually chill when I do that. How about you? Love to hear your funny experience.
(kids don't like it)and sometimes,I admit, until now I don't like doing it so early like old fellows usually do. I usually chill when I do that. How about you? Love to hear your funny experience.8 people like this
63 responses
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
20 Sep 09
we don't have a water heater in our house, so whenever I have to take a bath early in the morning and it's really cold, I usually try to move a lot while under the shower, and sometimes I jump... I think it makes the feeling of coldness go away. hehehe.. anyway, usually it's only the first few minutes that feels like hell, and then after that it would feel normal again.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
2 Dec 09
Hi,there!
Let me guess... when the water start to touch your skin you take a deep breath and wanted to scream due to its cold temperature.
You're in Laguna, pretty sure the water is so cold and your morning bath is always a torture.
You're in Laguna, pretty sure the water is so cold and your morning bath is always a torture.@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
3 Dec 09
LOL! I just usually jump just to shake off the cold feeling.. hehehe.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
3 Dec 09
I can imagine the scenario. Me? When the water touches my skin and can't tolerate the temperature I usually ran outside the bathroom and jump immediately to my bed and wrap my body with blanket.I usually chill hough.hahahahah
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
At home, since we don't have the luxury of a water heater, we take a bath with the temperature of the water that comes from the faucet so, if its in the morning, we would be expecting it to be quite cold.
My sister would have to boil some hot water so that she can take a bath in the morning. In my case, when I was going through college, if I have enough time, I would also boil water but, if I know that doing that would get me late for class, I'd just go with the water coming out of the faucet and just shiver. 
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
Hahaha! I could remember before when my brother would usually shout so loud when he takes a bath with no hot water. He'd do that a couple of times until he's already use to the temperature . Somehow, letting someone use the bathroom first before taking a bath lessens the cold feeling, or that's just me? 
Then, I would have to take a air conditioned bus to school. Shivering more and one might even catch a cold (^_^")
Cold water certainly jolts our senses.
. Somehow, letting someone use the bathroom first before taking a bath lessens the cold feeling, or that's just me?
Then, I would have to take a air conditioned bus to school. Shivering more and one might even catch a cold (^_^")
Cold water certainly jolts our senses. 
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
18 Jan 13
If it was very hot and I needed a shower I'd consider it perhaps. But honestly it wouldn't be cold cold that would be too much. Just luke warm or a tiny bit cooler would do just fine. However, like right now where it's below freezing and some of the upcomming nights aren't going to be much higher than 0 degrees F. I wouldn't dream of cold water!
@simonelee (2715)
• China
22 Jan 13
pretty much depends on the weather. During summer i often hit the shower cause my thinking and emotions are affected, i easily get irritated and often commits wrong decisions
. If i were to be put in 3 seasons maybe i won't survive since i am accustomed to tropical place.
During summer i often hit the shower cause my thinking and emotions are affected, i easily get irritated and often commits wrong decisions. If i were to be put in 3 seasons maybe i won't survive since i am accustomed to tropical place.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
25 Oct 09
One thing that I lie most is cold water. I really love it shower even when the water is cold. When I take a shower in the morning, I usually use cold water instead of the using hot. However, in the evening before I go to bed, I use hot water. It really feels nice and warm and I can feel my vessels expands which really relaxes my body.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
4 Nov 09
hello, jp. Warm bath before bed time is healthy.
A warm bath taken about 4 or 5 hours before bedtime will raise that temperature. Then, as it begins to fall, you'll feel more tired, which will make it easier to fall asleep.
A warm bath taken about 4 or 5 hours before bedtime will raise that temperature. Then, as it begins to fall, you'll feel more tired, which will make it easier to fall asleep.@simonelee (2715)
• China
4 Nov 09
hello, jp. Warm bath before bed time is healthy. A warm bath taken about 4 or 5 hours before bedtime will raise that temperature. Then, as it begins to fall, you'll feel more tired, which will make it easier to fall asleep.
A warm bath taken about 4 or 5 hours before bedtime will raise that temperature. Then, as it begins to fall, you'll feel more tired, which will make it easier to fall asleep.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
18 Jan 13
I don't like to take early shower during the morning time. Because sometimes if my mom or my dad take the shower, the water heater might not provide enough hot water for all of us, I might get the cold water mostly. I just can't stand to bathe in cold water during the cold winter time. So, on winter time, I usually take shower at night time rather than on the morning.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
6 Apr 13
very hard for me because I not use cold water in morning or evening I use only hot water because problem in my body if use cold water. Even in summer season also I use only hot water.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
10 Apr 13
Hi
i can use cold water in summer but rest of the seasons i use only hoe water. do you have any sinus problem or what?
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
7 Dec 09
There is no way I could stand to take a cold shower early. I am not sure I could stand it, even later in the day.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
8 Nov 10
Hello there. So, most of the time you prefer warm bath? What is your out for swimming? Even if the sun is so high there are times the water are still cold.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
6 Oct 09
I think that's one thing that makes me different from most of the others. I love to take a shower with cold water in the morning. I can tolerate the cold and I really love the coolness. For me its very refreshing. Usually, my routine is cold shower in the morning and warm shower before I sleep.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
6 Oct 09
Few people responded that they love cold shower in the morning. Can you still tolerate the coldness even if it's early dawn? Gee! that's almost a freezing point for me. Warm bath in the evening relaxes our body and also a therapeutic.
@frankiecesca (2489)
•
1 Dec 09
If I have n hot water for whatever reason I prefer to wait and shower later as I cannot stand the cold water!!
@simonelee (2715)
• China
2 Dec 09
Hi, frankie!
What if you have an important things to do and you have to leave the house so early? In my case, since we don't have a water heater I sweat my self first, do some stretching, a little exercise to regulate my blood and feel warm afterward. So, cold water is tolerable.
@mymelodake (1338)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
It usually depends on the season. In the summertime, I don't mind the water temperature in the morning, but during the rainy season, like it is right now, I cannot stand the cold water, so I use the shower in my parent's bathroom because they have a heater. I remember going to camp in the mountains when I was in high school, and of course, the water is ice cold in the morning (even in the summer), so we have to endure the cold water. I would just grit my teeth and try to get it done in as short a time as possible.
@yan_blue8 (1437)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
Hi simonelee! I always love taking a shower in the morning. Unlike you, i love it when the water is cold. Here in the Philippines, we don't really have cold water so water heater is not necessary to use unlike the people in the US. Yes i can tolerate the cold..And i love taking a bath in the early morning.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
3 Dec 09
Hi, there! I guess it matter on the place where you residing. When you are within the Metro the water is warmer compared to the other cities. The supply of water in Manila is quite warm and the odor is poor, not as fresh as in the province. I still don't like early morning bath.
@swapnamurthy (135)
• India
1 Dec 09
I always prefer taking bath in Hot water.
But i can also tolerate taking bath in cold water in early morning.
First mug it will be so difficult and horrible and after that it will be ok.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
2 Dec 09
Hi, sapnamurthy!
Yes, you are so right. Taking a bath early morning is horrible. It's like you've been tortured. Yeah, at first it will be hard but sometimes... its intolerable. I rarely like cold bath. But, if I'm in another city I prefer to have cold bath because some cities are humid.
I rarely like cold bath. But, if I'm in another city I prefer to have cold bath because some cities are humid.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
9 Dec 09
Cooolllddd!..lolz..
Yeah! Since birth I hate cold bath!..lolz..
When I was in elementary. It takes me 30 minutes just to have my first douse..lolzz
Its 4am in the morning and I'm sleepy and the water is cold..damn..I hate those days..lolz
Actually after bathing in a cold water you feel awake and energies..lolz
@simonelee (2715)
• China
8 Nov 10
hahaha i think most of us went through that scenario. I used to cry when my nanny wake me up and drag me to the bathroom and helped me shower. Good thing now i have my own time to take a bath.hahaha I really hate those days. I hate waking p so early plus a cold bath that you have to deal every weekdays. Bad!
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
Well I am living in a tropical country so, it’s not a problem for me if I am taking a bath early in the morning with cold water because I am used to doing so, having a heater is far expensive to install here although we have one in the house but some can’t afford on such so they normally get used to taking a bath without the heater on. In addition, it’s also a way of saving your electric bills because you are using normal water rather than heated water.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
23 Jan 13
I was able to adjust when assigned to nocturnal shift. 4am shower was a torture to me. I remember one time when a drop of water hit my body i run into my room and cover my body with blanket. It was cold as ice and my entire muscles was freaking moving.
It was cold as ice and my entire muscles was freaking moving.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
21 Sep 09
hello simonelee,
yes i can tolerate the cold water early in the morning that is when i'm in the province for the weather there is hotter. but when i'm in the city, i don't think i can do that for the water is soooo cold is like with ice.
but i can do that when it is summer time here in the city.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
22 Jan 13
So you reside in Baguio, you're accustomed to cold weather. When you're out in your comfort zone then you probably miss the weather, pretty sure bathroom is your best friend. How's the weather down there? Freezing like ice?
How's the weather down there? Freezing like ice?
@simonelee (2715)
• China
22 Jan 13
...and you can stay long and do the "ritual" thing. I can't tolerate cold water touching my body so i make some ways to enjoy my bath, like shampooing my hair first then wrap it with towel before pouring some water in my body. In that way it lessen the torture.
I can't tolerate cold water touching my body so i make some ways to enjoy my bath, like shampooing my hair first then wrap it with towel before pouring some water in my body. In that way it lessen the torture. @survajar_62 (121)
• Indonesia
26 Sep 09
I like cold water even if I have to get into shower in the early morning. Cold water makes me alive and ready to face my day. Unless I was having a cold. I will try to do jumping for 5 minutes to fight against the cold air, so I won't be chilling when the water caressing my skin. Initially, you'll be moaning and goose bump all over your skin, but soon you'll find that nothing compare to this heavenly fresh feeling.
Please try it, believe me, it won't hurt :)
@masteronline (834)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 09
Every day I bath with cold water. I don't like bath with warm water. Cold water make my body fresh every day. When I bath with cold water, I always scream so that is make my brain fresh too
@simonelee (2715)
• China
25 Sep 09
that's funny! let me try that technique too. I'll scream as loud as i can so I won't feel cold.My neighbors will probably call emergency hot line to rescue me.hahahahaha I wish I knew that technique before so that taking a bath early dawn is a little bit easy for me.
Thanks for the share, masterronline.
@morange (92)
• Nepal
21 Sep 09
For me while bathing i cant tolerate cold water..oh that also in the early morning..I usually bath at the morning with hot water..but sometime at the summer time cold is preferable for me..but not at the winter..at winter the environment will be so cold compared to the summer..So it depends on the weather condition too..
@simonelee (2715)
• China
25 Sep 09
well, yes. it depends on the environment. Before when I visited other city taking a bath early in the morning is not an issue because the water coming out from the shower is tolerable, i mean i feel like I'm taking a bath with water heater on. Actually the city is polluted and I think it has an impact in changing the water temperature.
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
5 Oct 09
i work up 4 am every morning for my work. thats 6 days a week. and taking a cold bath on that hour very frustrating. the good thing is that, we do have a water heater at home. i see to it that it is always functioning 24/7.
@simonelee (2715)
• China
5 Oct 09
Hi, Fulltank. 4am is too early for work. What is your job? are you a call center agent? What if your water heater malfunction one day and you are already in the bathroom? can you tolerate the coldness of water? For me, i have to do a quick bath without shampooing my hair.Kidding! I hate cold bath so much. Thanks for your time.
For me, i have to do a quick bath without shampooing my hair.Kidding! I hate cold bath so much. Thanks for your time.