jimbaxters Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 With the first page of this forum having three health related threads (Coronavirus, Monkeypox and Polio) and in light of a conversation I have just had with a colleague about approach to health, I wondered if I am swimming upstream in my belief that having a positive outlook when it comes to health can be helpful. Of course there are diseases and health conditions which will happen regardless of your mindset. What I mean is more how someone approaches health. For example, I know people who, when they see someone with a cold, the first thing they say and think is that they too will get it. A day or so later right enough they're suffering. The aforementioned colleague has just said that she is still wearing a mask essentially because she is scared of the 'rona. She has spoken constantly about long covid for a year now and when she got it in May, sure enough she was floored with it and is now maintaining she still has symptoms. Even to the point where she has booked in for heart scans and lung capacity test. So, do we think that we can maintain good health by thinking ourselves healthy, accompanied of course by good nutrition/lifestyle or am I completely wrong on this? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus Bulbasaur Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) I think it's more likely your colleague is a hypochondriac and attention seeking which makes your normal behaviour and immune system seem impressive, it's not, they're just morons. I used to have someone like this at one of my previous jobs, every second week they were off to the hospital for scans or tests despite not being ill, the whole office would have a cold and they'd have a different virus, a mild cough would be a throat infection. Imagine being that boring your biggest personality trait is feigning being sick for attention... Edited June 23, 2022 by Albus Bulbasaur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWalksBehindTheRows Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Sorta agree with this. I've seen myself fone in a sickie saying I've got a sore leg or feel sick, then found myself limping or actually feeling sick. But I am an utter fucking tubestake tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 26 minutes ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: I think it's more likely your colleague is a hypochondriac and attention seeking which makes your normal behaviour and immune system seem impressive, it's not, they're just morons. I used to have someone like this at one of my previous jobs, every second week they were off to the hospital for scans or tests despite not being ill, the whole office would have a cold and they'd have a different virus, a mild cough would be a throat infection. Imagine being that boring your biggest personality trait is feigning being sick for attention... I think every workplace has at least one of those hypochondriac types...my guess is they don't have much going on in their lives and their supposed ill-health gives them something to talk about they wouldn't otherwise have. Can be funny sometimes when they forget what is supposed to be wrong with them - was one wifie that stayed off for a fortnight and realised when she came back that she'd initially claimed she had diarrhoea. Having the shits for a solid fortnight would probably get you either in intensive care or in the Guinness Book of Records. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Aye I have an arsehole 'family' member who is like this. There always seems to be something wrong with her. Funnily enough she does it that often that when she had a genuine illness a few years back no one believed her and it turns out it was potentially quite serious. Hasn't stopped her continuing to do this attention seeking shite. Not sure I've mentioned her before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 No 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Maybe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, oaksoft said: No idea if you can "think" yourself into good health (probably can though to some extent) but I have no doubt that you can make yourself physically ill by having a dreadful outlook on life. There must be some research out there showing that miserable, stressy people get sick more often than others This is my thinking too. Things like stress can cause physical issues, most commonly sleeplessness which then brings its own issues leading to a feeling of being run down. I do however believe that if you are ill, and I mean seriously ill, a positive outlook can help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipa Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I suspect that those with a more positive outlook towards their health are also more likely to adopt a healthier lifestyle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Drink more tea. That's my advice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, jimbaxters said: in light of a conversation I have just had with a colleague Always a big mistake. 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: Aye I have an arsehole 'family' member Not sure I've mentioned her before. Fucksake, she's up there with @scottsdadjob and @Jacksgrandagoing to hospital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Get healthy stupid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, jimbaxters said: With the first page of this forum having three health related threads (Coronavirus, Monkeypox and Polio) and in light of a conversation I have just had with a colleague about approach to health, I wondered if I am swimming upstream in my belief that having a positive outlook when it comes to health can be helpful. Marvin Andrews likes this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Whenever I'm feeling under the weather, I simply glance at my wall and feel instantly better. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Well, placebos are a recognised phenomena, as is voodoo bullshit like homeopathy and acupuncture. Voodoo as well, for that matter. It's impossible to say that individuals whose symptoms improve wouldn't have got better with no treatment at all, but belief seems like it can play a part in overcoming minor ailments, much like people can be happier by finding religion. Quite how people get themselves in the right mindset to deny reality is another matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 45 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Fucksake, she's up there with @scottsdadjob and @Jacksgrandagoing to hospital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus Bulbasaur Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Worth stating that mental will power is necessary to overcome addiction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParsJake Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: Aye I have an arsehole 'family' member who is like this. There always seems to be something wrong with her. Funnily enough she does it that often that when she had a genuine illness a few years back no one believed her and it turns out it was potentially quite serious. Hasn't stopped her continuing to do this attention seeking shite. Not sure I've mentioned her before. Similar to my annoying relative, likes nothing more than a bit of illness or injury. The penny finally dropped for me after they went arse over tit yet AGAIN (wouldn't be surprised if it was deliberate) and sent photos as soon as they could to family members with the bruised face and a huge grin to accompany it.. Realised they were absolutely buzzing over the whole business, beyond excited to have a reason to inconvenience people and make everything about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I definitely suffer from hypochondria. Fortunately, I've got enough self-awareness to recognise it; have only had a week off work sick in 10 years (Covid). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Whatever is the opposite to hypochondria is the path I follow. I just tell myself I won’t get colds or bugs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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