"Why do I always fall sick after reservist?" comes up every year around ICT season. If you've noticed the same pattern — fine before, wrecked after — you're describing a very common experience among Singaporean men, and there are some pretty identifiable reasons why, plus where daily support like GreenKare Lingzhi ImmuPlus can help.
Disrupted sleep is almost guaranteed
Early formation timings, unfamiliar sleeping arrangements, and a schedule that rarely matches your normal routine all add up to a week or two of genuinely poor sleep — one of the most consistently documented factors that weakens immune response in the short term.
Close quarters with a large group is a classic transmission setup
Shared bunks, communal messes, and long hours in close proximity with a large group of people is exactly the kind of setting where respiratory illnesses spread efficiently — similar to how illness moves quickly through school dorms or military camps generally.
Physical exertion plus stress is a double load
Unaccustomed physical strain (especially for those less active day-to-day since ORD) combined with the mental load of juggling reservist against work and family commitments both place additional demand on the body — and the "let-down effect" once ICT ends, similar to leisure sickness after a big work push, can trigger a post-ICT crash of its own.
💬 Does ICT always get you sick?
Every single time, occasionally, or are you somehow immune to the pattern? Share your reservist experience in the comments — we suspect a lot of NSmen will relate.
Supporting your immune system through ICT season
Since disrupted sleep, close quarters, and physical exertion are largely unavoidable parts of reservist duty, building daily immune support into your routine beforehand gives your body more of a head start. GreenKare Lingzhi ImmuPlus, with cracked-spore Lingzhi, grape seed extract, and acerola cherry, is designed for exactly this kind of demanding, unpredictable stretch.
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Learn more →The bottom line
Falling sick after reservist isn't bad luck — disrupted sleep, close quarters, and physical strain all stack up predictably during ICT. Prioritising sleep beforehand helps, and daily immune support like GreenKare Lingzhi ImmuPlus can give your body a head start heading into a demanding week.
This article is for general health information only and isn't a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing persistent illness, please speak with a doctor.