I get sick when i'm busy?

Question

i'm a very busy person and always have been. i'm in science olympiad, class president, varsity volleyball basketball and track, i take honors classes and i have a job at McDonald's... i've been able to handle this my whole life but then last year i got mono in the middle of track season when i was at one of my busiest times. i got over it. but now whenever i have like a really busy week i get sick. like i've been working 8 hours every day and have vballl in the morning and my lymph node (i don't know how to spell that) on the left side is swollen and my throat kills..... i don't really get stressed out about things because it's been like this my whole life... help please?

Answer 1

If your lymph node is swollen, a trip to the doctor is in order.  Aside from being a warning sign of an infection for which you might need antibiotics to prevent secondary infections, it could also be something more serious.  It's best to catch these things early.

Good for you for being a busy person with lots of interests.

Answer 2

The summer I got mono, I was pulling weeds at my job and passed out; I was bedridden for a month after that, and I didn't feel 100% again until about 6 months later. In the meantime, I got fired from one of my two jobs for calling in sick all the time. I tried to do too much too soon.

You should definitely see your doctor -- he/she can find out if you've got another bug besides mono and give you the best advice for how to feel better, which will probably include the following: Get plenty of rest, fluids and C and B vitamins. It's great that you're used to being active; remember that's the only body you have, and if you listen to it and take care of it, it will take care of you.

Answer 3

Well just because you don't get stressed doesn't mean anything. Your schedule is a pretty hectic schedule and that is stressful. Over doing it can make you sick

Answer 4

im guessing you need to get more vitimin c and boost your antibodies try drinking more orange juice or somthing with high vit c

Answer 5

Either anxiety or you are not eating or drinking enough when busy... being overworked. Drink lots of water and go to the doctors if it pursists. Tyr and relax frequently during the day.