YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

Hi. I've been a long time listner of the show but this is my first time here.

I've noticed that every time I'm anxious I become sick with a cold or something like that.
This year has been a bit stressful and I'm curently on my 5 cold of the year. They are usually not too bad but it's anoying.
Also got an infection on my throat.

How do you guys cope with this?

Thx.

I go to the doctor get meds to treat the symptoms - my anxiety means my immune system is pretty non-existant - i used to get sick to my stomach and throw up all the time - at least two to three times a month over stress and anxiety -

I have been trying to manage stress better but some days are easier than others...

I have started to self treat and be more assertive for myself in small ways - it has helped - at the same time its hard but you have to wake up and make those choices every day -