# Why We Retreat When We're Sick *FIXED*

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Podcast: [We Have Concerns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-have-concerns-319519)
Published: 2026-05-05T18:00:58+00:00
Episode link: http://wehaveconcerns.com
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## Resource

Do you wanna crawl under the house and hide like a dog when you're sick? You're not alone. I mean, you're alone, you're under the house like a dog. But you're not alone in the FEELING. A recent study published in Cell discusses why we have this instinct, and it's not just because we're grumpy. Spolier: it is also not because we're dogs.

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