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Author Question: Use your knowledge of psychology to explain why Paula might be feeling unwell? (Read 1721 times)

Jones

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on: Jul 16, 2013
During the last few months, Paula has suffered from headaches and colds, and has been having difficulty sleeping. She decided to keep a diary an found that her headaches, colds and sleep problems were associated with experiences such as having too much homework, losing house keys an being stuck n traffic.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2013
feeling stressed lowers your immune system and leads to more colds, flu and illness


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penguins

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2013
A change in your sleep pattern is the first sign of relapse, or a bout with mental illness. Stress and anxiety yes can weaken the body and immune system resulting in minor illnesses like colds,headaches and even flu.


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