We all know what it's like when anxiety fuels gut symptoms. From the gentle butterflies in your stomach to a day of unpredictable, urgent bathroom trips, anxiety and stress are gut triggers for many individuals with IBS and other complex gut disorders, whether they're disorders of the gut-brain connection, or inflammatory or autoimmune conditions like IBD or celiac disease.
Let's talk about:
- what the gut-brain axis is
- why symptoms can be anxiety-provoking
- why food fear can develop
- why restriction can become a problem
- how nutrition counseling can fit into a broader treatment team
- when someone should see a gastroenterologist, therapist, physician, etc.
Check out the articles below to learn more about my approach to gut healing without fueling anxiety.