exaggerated symptoms

[puppyskin]

does anxiety exaggerate everything?i have a common cold and it feels 100 times worse than normal,just worry its something much worse.

[daybyday]

Hi,
When my anxiety is up all symptoms are exaggerated, or even begin. Frustrating.
I've had cold and sinus problems for a month now. Seems more than normal to me also.

[paula lynne]

Hi Puppyskin, yes, when our immune system is struggling, anxiety often feels a lot worse, and sweeps over us in a way. I hope you feel much better soon, there are a lot of virus going about just now. x
Take care of yourself x

[Going home]

Hi puppyskin, like the profile pic with your little dog by the way, but I have to say it....you're a bloke so of course your cold is 100 times worse! Sorry couldn't resist

No, seriously, anxiety can make absolutely everything seem so much worse because you're actually feeling pretty grotty before the colds etc come along. Some viruses take a hold more than others, and if you are a bit run down anyway then the cold will prob be a bit more aggressive. Keep warm, drink plenty and Lemsip really does work!

Take care
Anna xx

[blueangel]

Ditto for me as well. I also seem to find that other problems which are made worse by stress (like IBS) get worse when I get a bug of any sort.

[puppyskin]

thanks for replies