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Will I get better someday?

jdark87
jdark87
I'v been getting sick non stop for more than 6 months now. Over that period of time I've had 9 different medical conditions. Some people tell me it's because of all the stress I get (somehow stress lowers your immune system), while others say it's because of my bad eating habits.
What do you do in a situation like this? What's the best way to deal with stress? How can I drastically change my eating habits? Will I get better someday?
deleted_user
deleted_user
i hope you get better.. i dont have any advise or help but i have a big hug if that will do x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have not found a solution to relieving stress yet....but yea..it does cause other health problems. I hope you get better and find a way to get rid of the stress....hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh I hope so dear. I've been through something similar. It probably couldn't hurt if you ate nourishing foods and drank lots of water. Easier said than done, I know.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use relaxation cd's to help with stress, I also use breathing techniques. The cd's help the most. At first I listened to long term relaxation to also help with sleep at night when I go to bed, it helps relax the muscles and the mind. I also would listen to other short term relaxation cd's, these I would use as many times during the day as I needed. Whenever I felt the stress building in my neck and shoulders I would find a nice quiet place and listen to the cd. There were times that I would use breathing techniques like take deep breathes, hold 10 seconds and then release. Do stretches to area's that seem effected the most periodically throughout the day.

Eating healthy or even healthier with lots of water does do alot for you. Hope this helps. It has done wonders for me. Eventually you will find maybe only using your cd at bedtime will be all you need to maintain. : )
deleted_user
deleted_user
Eating right and getting the right amount of sleep were big helps to me.

The eating part I did a little at a time. Each day I tried to get a bit better. Cut out most sugar, more fresh fruit, Chicken instead of red meat, no junk food, etc. Rather than one radical change, it was an on going process.

There are CD's that help with sleep if that's an issue for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have heard that there is mind body connection. I know that when I am mentally or emotionally in a bad way, physical ailments crop up as well. Rest and eat right.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress is probably the biggest factor in creating health problems. Your body reacts to stress with hormones that are damaging in many ways. Bottom line is ti get your stress under control first. You need to see your doc to get your stress level down.
jdark87
jdark87
Thanks guys for all the advices. There's something I want to know. I'd like to know what specific food can help me relieve stress and boost my immune system and what food do I have to avoid?
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