Stress and MDD Stress and MDD Dr Prass , Oto-neurologist Dizziness and Balance Disorder Clinic, VA Beach, Virginia Contributed by Charlotte Poulin . We know that everyone these days has to manage stress.
Life is hectic, and getting more so.
People with MDD have a special need for stress management. When you have a chronic health condition, you have probably lost something such as activities, competencies, even the ability to work. That is stressful in itself and adds to your total stress. In general stress has been shown to impede the immune system which means you are more likely to get sick which is itself more stressful. Even a cold can affect MDD symptoms.