How can I test my home for toxins?

There are VOC inspections that can be performed by a professional in your home. They’re not as common as mold or radon inspectors, but there are professionals out there. They might be called a home inspector, industrial hygienist, or some other term. A VOC home test can measure for hundreds of chemicals in the air.

What is a sick house?

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition that’s thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. It’s attributed to poor indoor air quality.

Does a clean room make you happy?

A clean bedroom makes you happier. According to a study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women who described their homes as cluttered and full of unfinished projects were also depressed, tired and more stressed out than those who described their homes as restorative and restful.

Why are people messy?

Psychology says that messiness can indeed be a sign that a person is having trouble. Just like someone who is suffering from OCD and has to control everything, being a messy person might show that they are dealing with depression or some other mental illness.

What illness can you fake?

Munchausen syndrome (also known as factitious disorder) is a rare type of mental disorder in which a person fakes illness. The person may lie about symptoms, make themselves appear sick, or make themselves purposely unwell.

What can make you sick for 2 days?

Possible causes for nausea and/or vomiting:

• Viruses in the intestines (viral gastroenteritis, see below)
• Some medications, such as certain antibiotics and birth control pills.
• Eating too much or eating spoiled food.
• Drinking too much (e.g. alcohol)
• Motion sickness.
• Morning sickness in pregnant females.

How can you tell a fake illness?

However, some indications of faking mental illness can include exaggerating any existing symptoms, making up medical or psychological histories, causing self-harm, tampering with medical tests, or malingering.