Episode 8. Could illness be the last resource solution to a person's situation?

We are constantly trying to adapt to our ever-changing world. Sometimes, a person feels trapped. They can't find a way to solve a problem or to deal with their circumstances. In those cases, illness might be the subconscious mind's last resource. Illness allows people to rest and be looked after,  step down from excessive responsibilities or walk away from stressful situations with a valid reason. The question to ask here is "how is this illness the solution"?