stressed|desserts

So.... I was sick a few weeks ago with a cold, and this past week I've been feeling nauseous and lightheaded really randomly. I get my sleep (6-7 hours?), drink my water, eat my fruits & veggies, so I can't blame my bouts on malnutrition. Jooho (wow two entry-mentions in a row!) thinks that I have Leukemia, which really is no joke...

Jooho: i dont want to freak you out

but

this one person

Jooho: was sick

for a month

on and off

12:05 AM finally went to the hospital

and he found out that he had leukemia

which had weakened his immune system

youve been getting repeatedly sick for like a month now

That was about a week ago when I was blowing out blood (TMI, I know), and yesterday this is what he said:

Jooho: GO TO THE HOSPITAL

12:39 AM me: nooooooooooo

12:42 AM Jooho: sigh

fine

but if it turns out that you have leukemia

im gonna go over to the hospital

and then say "I TOLD YOU SO"

and leave

Jooho: without leaving any condolences

12:43 AM haha


Well. I didn't go to the hospital... but I really honestly don't think I have Leukemia. I think it's just stress. A lot of it. According to webmd, there are actually a lotttt of effects of prolonged stress on the human body, including:

• The immune system. Under stress, the body becomes more vulnerable to illnesses, from colds and minor infections to major diseases. If you have a chronic illness such as AIDS, stress can make the symptoms worse.
• Cardiovascular disease. Stress is linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), problems with blood clotting, and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). It is also linked to coronary artery disease, heart attack, and heart failure.
• Muscle pain. People who are stressed often have neck, shoulder, and low back pain. This may be caused by constant tension in the muscle because of stress. Stress also affects rheumatoid arthritis.
• Stomach and intestinal problems. Stress may be a factor in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
• The lungs. Stress can make symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse.
• Skin problems. Stress can make disorders such as acne or psoriasis worse.

Boooooo. Something's gotta change, b/c I'm sick of being stressed. I don't want to die of heart failure...

Anyway. The title might not make any sense yet, but now you know that 'stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'!! Ironic, because WM is giving me a lot of stress. Heh.