Are young women of today making themselves ill?

So women in their twenties and early thirties are choosing to do a lot.

Many of the women of today are choosing to study to degree level or higher, work demanding competitive jobs and go out whenever they can . Plus spend a ridiculous amount of time on social media. Many work in tough jobs whilst studying say a MBA at the same time. All of this is fine. But I have also noticed many of then getting illnesses that in my mum's generation were much rareer. Anaemia is almost expected now, everyone seems to have something wrong with either their bowels or ovaries, and insomnia is much more common. I know this is all anecdotal evidence but I but most will think yes "there is something to this". Lets see.

Are these being caused by the hectic lifestyles women are choosing or something else? Or maybe you don't think there is an increase in these illnesses. Comment below. :smile:

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Reply 1

Reue

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

But I have also noticed many of then getting illnesses that in my mum's generation were much rareer.

How exactly have you noticed this?

Lets be honest - This is an attempt to bait the Feminists.

Reply 2

Indeterminate

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I can't be the only one who thinks that this thread is extremely sexist :unimpressed:

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Reply 3

Twinpeaks

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Women probably do lead more stressful lives now, and stress reduces the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to illness. So yeah, we probably do get more ill.

I've also been told that men get ill less often now? Sign of easier times eh? :wink:

Reply 4

Bupdeeboowah

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Original post by Reue

How exactly have you noticed this?

Lets be honest - This is an attempt to bait the Feminists.

"Women are not making themselves ill, it is society's expectations which are doing that" - Tumblr user, definitely.

Reply 5

Trevormacdonald

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Ofcourse I believe women should do what they want before anyone starts.

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Reply 6

Miss_mischy

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

So women in their twenties and early thirties are choosing to do a lot.

Many of the women of today are choosing to study to degree level or higher, work demanding competitive jobs and go out whenever they can . Plus spend a ridiculous amount of time on social media. Many work in tough jobs whilst studying say a MBA at the same time. All of this is fine. But I have also noticed many of then getting illnesses that in my mum's generation were much rareer. Anaemia is almost expected now, everyone seems to have something wrong with either their bowels or ovaries, and insomnia is much more common.

Are these being caused by the hectic lifestyles women are choosing or something else?

Same thing happens to guys most likely (obviously not problems with ovaries, they haven't got them). Don't expect guys to be supernatural and not develop health problems in a hectic and stressful environment. It hits them equally.

Reply 7

caracharlotte

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I assume you have done the necessary scientific research to come to such conclusions? I assume that you have sampled a sufficient number of the population across a vast amount of area? I assume you have found a probable link between your hypothesis and conclusion?
If not I'm afraid this statement lacks validity.

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Reply 8

Trevormacdonald

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Original post by Reue

How exactly have you noticed this?

Lets be honest - This is an attempt to bait the Feminists.

Many family members have told me (asian family so we talk). My cousins, sisters, their friends etc.

Reply 9

Trevormacdonald

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Original post by caracharlotte

I assume you have done the necessary scientific research to come to such conclusions? I assume that you have sampled a sufficient number of the population across a vast amount of area? I assume you have found a probable link between your hypothesis and conclusion?
If not I'm afraid this statement lacks validity.

Thats why i'm asking to see if anyone else has noticed.....

Reply 10

donutaud15

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

as long as they obey their husbands.

**** that ****

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Reply 11

Reue

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

Many family members have told me (asian family so we talk). My cousins, sisters, their friends etc.

What a robust sample size.

Reply 12

Miss_mischy

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

Ofcourse I believe women should do what they want before anyone starts. as long as they obey their husbands.

I think that's ridiculous. That's toxic in a relationship. Just because this dynamic used to bethe case in early days doesn't make it right. Women have rights.

Reply 13

Trevormacdonald

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Original post by Twinpeaks

Women probably do lead more stressful lives now, and stress reduces the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to illness. So yeah, we probably do get more ill.

I've also been told that men get ill less often now? Sign of easier times eh? :wink:

Yeah men of today definetly have it easier than their dads, no doubt.

Reply 14

caracharlotte

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Original post by Trevormacdonald

Thats why i'm asking to see if anyone else has noticed.....

"But I have also noticed many of then getting illnesses that in my mum's generation were much rareer. Anaemia is almost expected now, everyone seems to have something wrong with either their bowels or ovaries, and insomnia is much more common."

Sounds like a statement to me.

Reply 15

Little Popcorns

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Original post by Twinpeaks

Women probably do lead more stressful lives now, and stress reduces the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to illness. So yeah, we probably do get more ill.

I've also been told that men get ill less often now? Sign of easier times eh? :wink:

Where did you hear the men getting ill less thing from? I'm just curious it's not a challenge to what you're saying.