Why does a hot bath relax me?

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I like to have hot baths, hot enough that they burn a bit when I get in. Afterwards I feel mentally and physically relaxed – I get the physical side, but what is it about the bath that slows my mind down and makes me feel relaxed? It only works when it’s very hot, had the same effect in a sauna.

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Anonymous 0 Comments

I think it’s only psychological that in terms of your in your own bath, you have your own things and niknacks

Anonymous 0 Comments

Heat naturally helps eliminate inflammation and relaxes muscles. If your body is tense, your mind is likely to be also. Much easier to be mentally comfortable when you are physically comfortable.

Anonymous 0 Comments

I can relate. Hot baths are the best. It kind of reminds me of being tucked under a warm blanket.

Anonymous 0 Comments

SAME! My baths have to physically hurt me as I’m getting in to the point once I’m in, if I move it burns lol. I don’t know why either. My boyfriend/family think I’m strange lol