| Hi Olivia,
If you’re living with IBS, you may already know how unpredictable and frustrating the symptoms can be. But did you know that up to 95% of IBS sufferers also struggle with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or chronic stress?
The connection between IBS and mental health lies in the gut-brain axis—a two-way communication pathway between your brain and your digestive system. When stress and anxiety take over, it can trigger IBS symptoms, and those symptoms can, in turn, heighten your mental health struggles.
Here’s what we cover in our latest blog:
- The Gut-Brain Axis Explained: Learn how stress hormones, the vagus nerve, and even gut bacteria play a role in your symptoms.
- The Mental Health-IBS Link: Understand why up to 32% of IBS sufferers also have generalized anxiety disorder, and how depression may be tied to gut health.
- Proven Solutions That Work: Discover treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, hypnotherapy, and even antidepressant medications that can help improve both your mental and digestive health.
Managing IBS isn’t just about diet—it’s about addressing the mind-gut connection. If stress, anxiety, or low mood are part of your daily life, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Take the first step towards relief and discover actionable tips to regain control of your life.
Click Here to Read the Full Blog
Best Wishes,
Kirsten Jackson - The IBS Dietitian
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