When I was a young boy I would get sick pretty regularly (headaches, fever, nausea, the works). Now that I’m a grown man I rarely experience such extremes. Instead I find myself in more of a long term state of vague apathy and shittiness.

That makes me wonder if my immune system truly has improved, or if I simply lost touch with my feelings.

  • Mothra@mander.xyz
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    1 year ago

    If you are wondering “perhaps I am just as sick just as often but I can’t feel it” the answer is very likely No, that’s not the case.

    As others pointed, immune systems are stronger for adults, and children have poorer hygiene habits meaning chances of getting sick skyrocket.