Even if the hot shower collumn just said ‘death’ I still wouldnt take a cold shower

Ideally, shower with hot water for a few minutes, then “cold”. Remember that cold in this context is relative to how hot it was before, so it doesn’t need to be like 10°C (~48°F). Cold water also causes the skin to dry out less, and you’ll feel more activated when you get out of the shower this way.