"Why am I always getting sick?!"

[ethernight]

Oh, that must be why.

"Cortisol is used in virtually every system in the body, a hormone that literally integrates the body and the mind by altering the configuration of the brain. Cortisol interferes with the immune system, changes the sensitivity of the ears, nose and eyes, and alters various bodily functions. When you have a lot of cortisol

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[laughingstone]

*Raises hand* I have the same problem!

I'm searching for stress-relief cures. I've been meaning to start yoga.

[severed_rose]

Yup. Cortisol is tricky, though, 'cause your body needs it to function properly as well. Too little is as bad, if not worse, than too much. And it's really difficult to keep in balance...especially with a stress-monkey nature, in your case, or autoimmune issues, in my case. Not so much fun.

Hope you're able to find ways of de-stressing and therefore feeling better. Being sick all the time sucks.