Poll Do You Get Sick Often?

[Anna]

I found I did used to be that way when my PTSD was quite uncontrolled, though nowadays I am not sick typically... even less that most I could say.

Same here. I now only get sick once or twice a year, but when I do it is pretty bad then.

 

[AngelaMarie]

I am sick alot more than others. I have fybro, arthritis, ibs, migraines (sometimes). I get symptoms of having a cold alot when I get stressed. I can not tell the first day I starting showing symptoms of a cold or the flu if it's the real thing or just from being stressed! I never was sick when I was younger, but it seems to get worse as I get older.:(

 

[Srain]

Not usually colds and stuff like that, other things.

 

[Sandra]

My body is so f---d up it's pathetic. :(

 

[Sandra]

As far as colds and flu I next to never get those.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I was blessed with an excellent immune system (thanks dad!) neither of us get sick often, and when we do, it's short lived.

Last Xmas my Sis was sick for three days. She brought it home to the family. My bro was sick for a week, my mom for over a month, my dad for a few days, and me for only six hours!

Yes, I know it's genetic as my diet is often horrible and I don't get enough physical activity.

 

[cat]

At the moment I'm going from one thing to another, love to find a way to boost my immune system.....

 

[myself]

I consider PTSD, being sick, so yes I am sick more then peers who don't have it.

 

[712xx]

My health is too complicated to sum up as sick or not sick. I have chronic autoimmune issues, blood sugar issues, being too thin, and mental health related sicknesses; I have been told many times my mental sickness symptoms are apart of conversion disorder (speech issues, tremors that seem external -- I'm convinced I feel low grade earthquakes, my coordination drops off occassionally, ... and other things I'm not comfortable typing).

However, I rarely have colds and I've never had the flu as an adult. This could be because I limit my contact with people -- but I had been in college for 8 years and only got a bad cold once in all that time. It did take over 3 weeks to get fully well, but this may be normal? I'm unsure how long it should take to get over a bad cold. I also have several fungal issues (because of the autoimmune issues), so that might out compete for any other bacteria or virus that may enter my system.

 

[Kimpersonal]

Is being sick a trigger for anyone else here besides me? I freak out when I am sick ... I feel too vulnerable.

So, instead of resting to get better I will work even harder as if to prove to myself and others that I am perfectly fine; I adopt the "suck it up, Princess" mantra. I think I am sick as often as others ... but take longer to overcome colds, flus or whatever as a result.

I am a reverse hypochondriac ... I have a rather large lump growing on my ribcage and I can't be bothered to bring it to my doctor's attention. I can have all sorts of stuff going on symptom-wise and still try to shrug it all off as nothing to worry about.

Being a basket case is what bothers me. Losing control is my mortal enemy ... how dumb is that?

 

[Britt.f7]

I have a number of issues and my doctors consider me an "interesting" or "complicated" patient. Now my psyche doctor is telling me that getting my meds in order is because of my "complicated" health issues. And, yes, I've had tests to make sure things weren't in my mind. They usually consider me a medical anomaly. My reaction is "whatever", now get your jobs done and help me feel better.

However, I consider myself lucky and or blessed that I do not get colds, flus, etc.. Even if I am around people that are. Even when my boys were little. I'm very fortunate. If I manage to catch something, it's once every few years or more. So, in this respect, I consider myself healthy.

 

[KatB]

Kimpersonal, I can relate to the mentality of "suck it up" and go on with your day. I, understanding what this means, can say that my family has dysfunctional ways of expressing true emotions. It is just wrong and completely unhealthy. I am the youngest and so have always been more sensitive than others but never bothered me when I was honest with others. Now, its the opposite: much more sensitive and feel completely wrong/guilty for being honest with myself and others.

I have been in this downward spiral of depression lately, maybe much more severe than I thought. I think I am becoming more aware of how "broken and disoriented" my mind/body is. I just cant get myself to do much anymore and I think that I am the most undeserving person because of who I am now and it brings me to just not appreciate what I have been through.

I think I am more prone to getting sick than others. My hypervigilance skyrockets through the night and I am desperate to break out of my own skin. I've had some bad colds, lots of headaches(extreme), stomachaches,etc so I yeah, i consider myself more sick than others. Whew....