Monday, September 20, 2010

The odd effects of stress

So, I'm on holidays from work; first time I've ever taken time off. And, as always seems to happen to me when I abruptly de-stress, I get sick! Does anyone else get this? When I was in college, immediately after exams were over, I would get a cold.

As i have now. Nothing serious, but will probably need to mainline nuerofen and sudafed for the next few days...

No doubt it is some sort of ancient survival mechanism which we have managed to confuse with our modern world. Anyway, whatever the cause, it ALWAYS seems go happen to me; relax for a few days, and bang! No immune system.

Anyway, had better go to the local pharmacy; hope they don't end up thinking I'm some weird paracetamol addict.

2 comments:

  1. This often happens to me. The best explanation I can come up with is when I'm stressed and have lots to do, I simply don't have time to get sick. My body rewards me for this by flooring my immune system as soon as I relax.

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  2. "Nothing serious, but will probably need to mainline nuerofen and sudafed for the next few days..." <- I lol'd.

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