Do You Find You Get Sick During Midterms Week?

Mhmm, that certainly does happen a few times. It's probably because of nervousness, or "exam-fear" as they term it. Even though you're confident, you've put in tremendous effort and are entirely sure that you'll clear the exams with an A or A+, you fall sick all of a sudden owing to no apparent reason - it wasn't cold outside, your diet was alright, no contact with an infect person, it just happened! And yes, it most certainly is incredibly annoying! Because it depreciates your ability to think probably, to recall what you have learned or to put it down in correct terms. I still don't know how to combat this situation. The last time I tried to prevent this by drinking loads of orange juice, because of which I fell sick earlier... Well, if anyone finds a solution, I'm all ears! (eyes in this case!)

Sucks to get sick during the Midterms week. Good thing I've never been to sick ever in my college life. Good luck with parasitology!

Wow, it sounds like you have a heavy load and the classes are difficult as well. I just read that not getting enough sleep or good quality sleep impairs your immune system. I think having that many mid terms would stress me out enough to make me sick. I liked your response in one of my discussions. I am checking out what you have posted because I am not getting notifications from you, and I keep running out of things to respond to.

It happens more than people realize. Stress plays a huge part it in, that and not getting enough sleep. When you are stressed your blood sugar level rises (bad for diabetics) and your body goes into overdrive. That can cut down on your immune system. Add into the lix that most people aren't getting enough sleep to start with and you have a great recipe for the common cold or flu to creep in.

It's no good news for everyone who's sick during midterms week. But if you are, the best way is to face it and try to do your best. God bless you!