Before you reach for that SSRI, I want you to know about "sickness behaviour", a well-documented biological response that occurs when the immune system is activated and inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α signal the brain to temporarily shift.
Social withdrawal
Less interest in conversation
Reduced playfulness (especially in children)
Less motivation for social connection
Reduced curiosity and exploration
Reduced appetite
Lower physical activity
Feeling emotionally flat
Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
Reduced motivation
Irritability
Fatigue
Less engagement with the surrounding environment
Society is collectively running on "recovery mode" due to inflammation.
Hi. If you wear tampons, please do a vaginal self-exam after every menses so you don’t accidentally leave anything behind. You can literally put yourself in septic shock.
- signed,
resident who saw some sh*t this week.