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The human desire to be taken care of when sick or emotionally vulnerable
39:10 - 48:16 (09:06)
Many people have a natural tendency to desire being taken care of when they become ill or emotionally vulnerable, which can activate a regressed state. Both sick individuals and people with major depression show increased levels of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha.
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When people are sick, they tend to fall into two categories: those who want to be taken care of and those who do not.
39:10 - 43:29 (04:19)
Health
Summary
When people are sick, they tend to fall into two categories: those who want to be taken care of and those who do not. In some cases, sickness can activate a more vulnerable state where individuals feel more childlike and desire to be taken care of.
ChapterThe human desire to be taken care of when sick or emotionally vulnerable
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PodcastHuberman Lab
The reduction in appetite during sickness may be an attempt by the body to limit iron intake, as high levels of iron can promote the growth of bacteria and infections in the blood.
43:29 - 48:16 (04:47)
Iron
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The reduction in appetite during sickness may be an attempt by the body to limit iron intake, as high levels of iron can promote the growth of bacteria and infections in the blood.