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2021-01-30T09:13:03.171Z
During the autumn and winter, icy dips have appeared in many people's social media feeds. But the question is why Swedes are so inclined to take a winter bath right now. - Everyday life is gray right now, but when you take a winter bath you get a kick, says psychologist and winter swimmer Edita Lemonnier.
Psychologist Edita Lemonnier is herself an experienced winter swimmer and believes that this year's boom can largely be linked to the strange time we live in.
- Many people live in uncertainty about the future, so with winter swimming, self-esteem can get a boost, she says.
In the video, Edita Lemmonier explains why she thinks so many people want to go winter swimming this year.
Source: svt
