Typically, one of the most beneficial things a person with hepatitis can do is
to avoid stress and get lots of rest.
Stress does not merely mean only unpleasant experiences, but rather any
biological stressors, physical or emotional, which prompt a protective
reaction in the body. Failure to avoid stress often leads to short-term
and long-term set-backs which may be serious.
High-stress events sometimes seem to “trigger” the flare-ups of the virus and they will usually worsen the symptoms if the virus is already active. Medical studies show that stress plays an important role in several immune-mediated illnesses.
