Hi. I started doing the WHM (Wim Hof Method, for those not in the know) a couple years ago, it was going great. Recently, however, I started getting panic attacks, and I figured the WHM was to blame, so I have stopped doing it altogether. However, I’ve found ways to manage my panic attacks/paranoia, and now my brain’s like “Well, since you’re calmer, try the WHM again” And I’m weary it will trigger my panic attacks again? Should I give it a try or stick to what I’ve been doing? I should mention, I got back into yoga, and that’s helped DRAMATICALLY with my anxiety/panic attacks. Which is why I’m considering doing the WHM again, because, apparently, the WHM will bring up past traumas, but yoga helps to get rid of that trauma, so in my head, if I combine the two, I’ll be releasing that trauma? If that makes sense.
Looking at the Wim Hof website, I get scam vibes.
Yes and no. He’s had scientists do tests on him and it does activate different parts of your brain.
Most scams like these will find a quack doctor to say they have studies to support their claims.
You can’t trust the website of the program. Find independent studies.
I’m not saying this is a scam. I don’t know anything about it. I’m just saying, “he’s had scientists do tests” is not any kind of real confirmation. You absolutely shouldn’t trust it at face value.
Not to mention, even if these are somewhat legit studies and findings, is there also proof that “activating different parts of your brain” is a good thing or effective in dealing with panic attacks?
Apparently, Wim can influence his autonomic nervous system at will, or so he says. I think I know the real reason. Hear me out, when I do buteyko, it releases nitric oxide, which widens your blood vessels, and thickens the blood. Thicker blood means warmer body temperature. I could be way off, though.