I've suffered depression, anxiety, nerves, u name it, all my life.

However this all changes when I get a cold virus. Not only do I feel like i've had a wellness pill of mythical proportions, but I look years younger overnight. Friends look at me and seem astounded. The lines on my face disappear. Above all, my depression and feelings of inadequacy vanish. I feel taller and over all confident.

I am now convinced that some chemical is released in the brain. It could be dopamine or seretonin..I don't know.....but whatever it is i wish it were there all the time. Does anyone have any comment on this?