What if you'd been assaulted and had lost your will to live? Would that make you more or less likely to survive?
2007-12-30 08:12:40 · 14 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes depending on the sickness. Some are just too strong for anyone. My mother suffered for EIGHT years of her body deteriorating on her. Doctors were shocked she lasted just three years but she doubled that plus some. Her will to live was so strong. Even though she looked sick, she would still get her hair and nails done and make jokes. Wonderful woman she was.
2007-12-30 08:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the person has been assaulted, the immune system suffers because of stress. A person with cancer does not have a robust immune system in the first place. Add to that "loss of will to live", this will also have an effect. It is fairly well documented that depression can lower immune system response. So, it's a triple blow to the cancer sufferer. It would be difficult for someone in those circumstances to respond favourably to treatment of any kind, but not impossible.
2007-12-30 08:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sun is Shining ❂ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone lose the will to live just from an a blow on the head ? I had cancer 3 years ago and I did not need a blow on my head to give me the will to live I have 3 lovely children and that was the will for me to live. I guess Jack Mills also had a family.
2007-12-30 08:21:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it would affect your chances of surviving yes, as your state of mind has a lot to do with fighting it effectively.
But that does not mean that a person that that assaulted you years before can be guilty of your death.
2007-12-30 08:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Bonnie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it does, take the placebo effect for example. Taking pills may already make your condition better, just because you believe in it, even though they do not have any medical substances in them.
I am sure that a positive attitude should have the same effect.
2007-12-30 08:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Terry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its hogwash.
Its another way that they people who recover from cancer rationalize their good fortune. (I made it and you died. I must have had a stronger "will to live". Its kind of insulting, don't you think?)
Even "depressed" people generally struggle to survive. I'd argue that the depressed struggle harder and cling to life even more tenaciously, given their "depressed" mental state.
2007-12-30 08:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
less likely
if u lose will to live ur immune system breaks down and all sorts of viruses will be able to enter ur body without a fight
2007-12-30 08:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by sexy bastard 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they reckon people survive longer if they either deny the illness or are optomistic
2007-12-30 08:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Peter 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, from what i hear the more you wanna live when you have an illness, the longer you live.
2007-12-30 08:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Nate. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it doesnt my mum died of cancer when i was 13 there was 5 of us dont you think she would of lived longer if she could
2007-12-30 08:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋