Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I am totally convinced, stress is the cause of IBS!!!

Hi! I completely agree that IBS can be caused by stress. I
have noticed that I can eat the exact same meal,and during
calm times I'm fine and during stressful times it causes
an IBS attack. Earlier on the boards ( or in Heather's book,can't remember which)this has been referred to as an 'insult to the gut'. There is a lot of data out there to
substantiate this. The question is, how to keep yourself from getting so stressed out? I find exercise helps tremendously. I walk, bike, kayak, ski and swim. It not only helps me burn off steam from my job working with emotionally disturbed kids, but takes me to serene and beautiful places which is so emotionally and spiritually healing. I hope you get a chance to spend some time outside somewhere beautiful to renew your spirit. I'm pretty sure it will help with the stress. Good luck!! Linda

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