Like the common cold, could it make you have the flu?
2006-12-27 15:06:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you are not eating properly your immune system may be low and that would make you more susceptible to colds or the flu
2006-12-27 15:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lolitta 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't work exactly like that. However, it is certainly true that grieving can lower your immune defenses. This may happen for a number of reasons: maybe you are getting less sleep, or you have poorer eating habits, or you are neglecting basic exercise and hygeine. Neuroendocrine factors (how the mind influences the health of the body) is an area of active research and considerable interest.
2006-12-27 23:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. If you are experiencing stress over this stress can cause your resistance to be lower and more susceptible to germs. (medical fact) But them just being away didnt or wont cause the flu or anything else.
2006-12-27 23:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Deb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The emotional stress can make you ill. You stop eating as much as you normally do and that makes you ill.
2006-12-27 23:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes! Being depressed can lower your immunity.
2006-12-27 23:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its called stress.
2006-12-27 23:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by gofigure86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES , MENTALLY ( EMOTIONALLY ) BUT NEVER PHYSICAL THATS SILLY
2006-12-27 23:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋