IBS & Stress

Common Causes and Solutions

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it’s critical to keep an eye on your stress. That’s because stress makes IBS, an already difficult disorder, even more challenging.

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Stress can trigger  a host of unpleasant gut symptoms. Managing your stress can help  minimize your IBS symptoms.

1. Work 2. Food 3. Isolation 4. Relationship 5. Travel

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Top 5 Causes of Stress

Difficult coworkers, long commute times, and unreasonably high expectations can all contribute  to a more stressful workplace.

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WORK

For those who have IBS, food can be a constant source of stress.  That’s because so many foods can exacerbate IBS symptoms.

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FOOD

When we feel that we don’t belong, our bodies produce cortisol and adrenaline, which take  a toll on our health and happiness.

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SOCIAL ISOLATION

With IBS, you’re struggling not only with symptomatic stress related to digestive upsets, but with emotional stress related to feelings of isolation.

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SOCIAL ISOLATION

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RELATIONSHIPS

In romantic contexts, it’s natural to feel worried about your IBS.  Bloating and gassiness are not your friends when trying to be intimate.

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TRAVEL

Traveling is a major source of stress for those with IBS.  The unpredictable nature of your IBS symptoms can make traveling unpleasant.

Have you ever, in a moment of stress, indulged in a pint of ice cream. Or poured yourself one too many glasses of wine?”

“False Good Habits,” are the unhealthy coping tools we tend to reach for when we’re feeling stressed.

False Good Habits promise us a few moments of pleasure but always have a “catch” that we’ll have to pay for it later.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to alleviate your stress and your accompanying IBS symptoms.

1. Dance 2. Acts of Kindness 3. Deep Breathe 4. Self Acknowledgement 5. Listen to Music

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Good Habits

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IBS & Yoga Series: Identifying Habits

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