How does anxiety/depression effect eating/digestion?
I’ve been having anxiety issues since August, but lately it seems to be taking it’s toll on my stomach and digestive process.. I’ll get this rumbling in my stomach, not the like hungry kind of rumbling, but this weird thing that leads to gas and feeling like I have to use the bathroom. I didn’t go through any weight changes, but my stomach definitely seems a lot more sensitive to what I eat.
I’m not sure if it’s just a thing triggered from anxiety with the nervous system, or if it could be an entirely different digestive or bowel problem that I should get checked out. All I know is that I CAN’T STAND IT. Please help!
Haha, here I was thinking that the bowel problems were an entirely different thing, which only gave me MORE anxiety. Lmaooo. Thanks so much!
I went through a rough time and had the same problem. If you’re having major anxiety issues, see your doctor so you can get anti-anxiety medication. Your body needs food even if you’re not hungry because of other emotional problems, so don’t jeopardize your health.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:13 am
I went through a rough time and had the same problem. If you’re having major anxiety issues, see your doctor so you can get anti-anxiety medication. Your body needs food even if you’re not hungry because of other emotional problems, so don’t jeopardize your health.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 1:40 am
YES! ? I too am a long time sufferer from anxiety/depression, and believe me it effects both eating and digestion. I have what has been diagnosed as chronic irritable bowel syndrome. My digestive system fluctuates between constipation and diarrhea.
I take medication for it, but they don’t help much. I wish you lots of luck!
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