Making yourself sick..?

Do you think it’s possible to actually make yourself sick by stressing out too much? My mom says it is, but I’m curious if it’s just an old wife’s tale.

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Answer #1

Sure you can get stressed to the point it makes you physically ill.

Answer #2

thanks everybody!

editor - hahaha I love how you said

heart stress, which is not good< and then put a SMILEY-FACE.

heeehee! :)

Answer #3

Stress can lower your immune system, which will make you more susceptible to illness. Also it can cause heart stress, which is not good =)

Answer #4

Sobbing triggers gag reflex which makes you vomit. Though I have a feeling I have misunderstood this question.

Answer #5

Yes..it has happened to me a few times actually…

Answer #6

yes this is very true it has happened to me a few times

Answer #7

Yep - my dad ended up in the hospital because of stress, multiple times.

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