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Re:Psychogenic death, the phenomenon of “thinking” yourself ... by tqkxzugoaupvwqr on Thursday January 06, 2022 @10:03AM (#29824353)
Under stress the body increases cortisol production to keep the energy level up and remain alert. When the stress subsides, the cortisol production is reduced to normal and the suppressed ills break out.
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Re:Psychogenic death, the phenomenon of “thinking” yourself ... by purpleflame1257 on Thursday January 06, 2022 @10:59AM (#29825199)
I would regularly catch a "flu" during spring break (immediately post-midterms) despite just hanging out at my apartment. This explains why.
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