fromPsychology Today
1 week agoHow Seasonal Allergies Trigger Health Anxiety
Fall is coming; for those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies, 'tis the season for runny noses, itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and sinus congestion. But allergy season can cause more than just these physical annoyances-research indicates a link between allergic inflammation and anxiety (Postolache and colleagues, 2008). I can tell you from a personal perspective that when my allergies flare up, my anxiety often does as well.
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