Does studying in a room all day make you sick?
I've been studying in my room for the past couple of days for midterms and huge exams.
I've had an adequate amount of water, and I had six small meals throughout the day. I've gotten 3-5 hours of sleep a night for the past 2-3 days.
Unfortunately, I feel sick. I have a headache, I feel like I have a sinus infection, and the sensation feels as if I were carsick.
Did I do something I wasn't supposed to do? Or should I have done something, instead?
October 27, 2011
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[quote=vsnxmee]All I know is that I had bronchitis (bacterial) and pneumonia at the same time and got me hospitalized because of the condition of my lungs.
Ever since, I had two scenarios under different temperatures:
Summer - I'm not exactly "allergic" to the sun, but my skin bubbles significantly after 30 minutes of exposure with SPF 50 on. Being under the heat makes me sick, and I have difficulty breathing.
Winter - Chest hurts when I breathe. Required to wear at least two full layers in temperatures under 40 degrees.
Also, I've gotten sick more frequently after the bronchitis and pneumonia dilemma. I usually get sick 0-2 times a year, but this would be approximately my 9th time this year that I have felt ill.
I have bad sinuses, apparently, too.
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I finished all my prescriptions before, regardless of their lack of effect.
I'll probably wait to visit the doctor until the weekend.[/quote]
If you had viral pneumonia, that may be the cause of your suppressed immune system. I would definitely go see a doctor if you're really getting sick that often. It could be a sign of something more serious.
Your lack of sleep caused you to be sick.
Lack of sleep = lowered immune system.
I'm surprised anyone could straight-on study for that long. @_@
Get your regular 6-8 hr of sleep and if you don't feel any better, go to the student health center, assuming you have one there.
Thanks for the insight.
Everyone is different. ^_^
No it doesn't, but I do tend to become very irritable after a few days of constant studying and it becomes pretty obvious because every hour I'll start to wander into the kitchen looking for something to eat because I just can't take it anymore lol. I've never really had a problem with a lot of studying other than that, and it's quite often where I don't sleep at all.
I do open the window... I think I just need to fix my sleeping schedule.
All I know is that I had bronchitis (bacterial) and pneumonia at the same time and got me hospitalized because of the condition of my lungs.
Ever since, I had two scenarios under different temperatures:
Summer - I'm not exactly "allergic" to the sun, but my skin bubbles significantly after 30 minutes of exposure with SPF 50 on. Being under the heat makes me sick, and I have difficulty breathing.
Winter - Chest hurts when I breathe. Required to wear at least two full layers in temperatures under 40 degrees.
Also, I've gotten sick more frequently after the bronchitis and pneumonia dilemma. I usually get sick 0-2 times a year, but this would be approximately my 9th time this year that I have felt ill.
I have bad sinuses, apparently, too.
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I finished all my prescriptions before, regardless of their lack of effect.
I'll probably wait to visit the doctor until the weekend.
[quote=sunsnrses]When he's had 2 serious respiratory diseases simultaneously recently that much sleep is enough to reduce immunity enough for an infection to reemerge. Especially with the nature of illness he's experiencing now.[/quote]
That's only the case if she had a viral infection. If it was a bacterial infection, it wouldn't have any residual effects on the immune system. She needs to give us more info.
Does it matter that I'm a girl?
Well, considering my previous health conditions, I would think that I probably can get sick after 2-3 days.
[quote=BennyAu]3-5 hours of sleep isn't exactly enough to keep you healthy and kicking. Lack of sleep can cause a reduced immune system, so yea 2-3 days of less sleep can cause sickness.[/quote]
2-3 days of 3-5 hours isn't nearly enough to drop your immune system. During the semester I average 3-4 hours a night because of work/classes. It takes a lot more than 2-3 days to affect you very much.
Wow, I shall look that up before I call it a day. Thank you! ^_^
I generally don't go to the doctor until a week into it.
Before that, though, I try to take action. .__.
Overall theme: Get more sleep? ;n;
[quote=vsnxmee]Well, when I was hospitalized in March, the top three antibiotics they believed would help me the most, I was allergic to.
So quite honestly, do I really want to go through 6-8 more drugs?
Also, could the fact that I have iron-deficiency anemia be a factor, too?[/quote]
it could be something in your room thats making you sick.
As it has been mentioned previously, a lack of sleep reduces your body's ability to fight against diseases. Getting a good night's sleep helps with this and you also don't feel sleepy throughout the day. This will overall increase your production and also allow you to focus when it is time for your examinations.
I'd recommend at least 8~ hours of sleep each night to make sure you are fresh for the morning. I know studying can take a while, but it is important that you get plenty of sleep.
Edit: And I would recommend that if you are seeking medical help, that you go to a licensed doctor. It has been mentioned before that seeking medical advice is dangerous on a site like this because if you take some advice that may be harmful to you, then this can cause problems.
Well, when I was hospitalized in March, the top three antibiotics they believed would help me the most, I was allergic to.
So quite honestly, do I really want to go through 6-8 more drugs?
Also, could the fact that I have iron-deficiency anemia be a factor, too?
Nope, I love my cave. I haven't left here for 8 hours already. Still doing schoolwork, oh wait here's a thread.
I just find it stressful that I have to deal with this for another week...
And I'm not sure if it matters, but my bronchitis was bacterial.
sleep is for the weak.
The midterms are a big part of my grade, and I want to do well...
It's unfortunate that there is so much content from lectures to look over and memorize.
I should probably study in the library for a couple of hours and then go back to my room...
I don't have a study period at school because all my classes are basically lectures and exams (except biology, yay labs?).
I have never studied in my room before, or apartment for that matter.
I do all my cramming during school hours.
Thank you, Ghraye, for such a comment. I really appreciate it.
I wouldn't be surprised if I have a respiratory problem right now because I had bronchitis and pneumonia at the same time back in March, and for some reason, ever since then I have been getting sick more frequently.
I'm not sure about the physical activity, because I go to the gym every other day. I take five minute breaks each other just to stretch and whatnot.
I try to, but I feel that I shall not sleep until I finish reviewing the material.
I'm just worried because this storm of exams is not ending until the end of next week.
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Yes, east coast.
Snow in October over here? Insane.
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I did open a window, but I feel worse.
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Sorry, typing in my iPhone. I can't quote for some reason. ^^;
get more sleep. i hear its best not to cut on sleeping when you study
I've been on 3-5 hours of sleep before, and I didn't feel ill at all. This has been going on for 2-3 days? I've gone through a week with 2 hours a night because of exams, so I don't think sleep really has much to do with it.
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I can try to go outside and get some fresh air, but it's snowing this weekend, and my body doesn't respond so well to the already-cold weather.
3-5 hours of sleep isn't exactly enough to keep you healthy and kicking. Lack of sleep can cause a reduced immune system, so yea 2-3 days of less sleep can cause sickness.