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Feeling Sad & Tired? The "Other" Side of Allergies

By Kathleen MacNaughton Health Expert

You know that allergies can make you feel pretty lousy physically, what with the sneezing, the wheezing, the stuffy head, and the itchy eyes. But did you know they can also make you feel bad in other ways?

 

One of the most frequent questions I get is whether allergies can make you feel tired, and the answer to that question is a resounding "yes!" Allergies can definitely sap your energy level. Think about it -- just having to cope physically and emotionally with the symptoms mentioned above ca...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Why Pain is Important
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...needn't try to eradicate all sadness or "negative" emotions.  Feeling sadness is part of what... Read more »

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A Big Question - What Is Depression?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Just what is depression? Is it feeling sad? Is it feeling blue or feeling down? This was the topic... Read more »

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You Can't Be Happy All the Time!
By Dr. Rick Wirtz , Health Expert

...sources of concern. In fact, being aware of these emotions and expressing them openly with... Read more »

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Diabetes and the Psyche
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...known that medical conditions play a role in your emotions (see blog on Diabetes and your... Read more »

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Diabetes and Your Emotions
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...case, maybe it will go away). After tackling these emotions, which are not always linear and do... Read more »

Health Guide

You Can’t Be Happy All the Time!
...doctor, or feeling sad and having a good cry are not sources of concern. In fact, being aware of these emotions and expressing them openly with trusted friends, family, or professionals may be key... Read more »
Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 2
In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly, described some of the hallmark characteristics of... Read more »
Mind and Spirit
...not at a level of their children, grandchildren and other relatives, are all the more vulnerable to depression.”"And widows or widowers," Dr. Cadieux warns "may experience an anniversary... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
...hyperactivity. Some even experience delusions of grandeur. During a "depressed phase," feelings of sadness and depression are the norm. Some patients experience suicidal thoughts. People with... Read more »
Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 1
...their sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and emotional control. We call this clinical or major depression. Individuals who are suffering from chronic illnesses or going through the experience... Read more »

Medications

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...changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts,... Read more »

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...changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts) difficulty... Read more »

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...changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts) difficulty... Read more »

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