The Connection Between Anxiety and Stomach Problems

There’s a bidirectional relationship between gastrointestinal disorders and anxiety. This relationship is thought to be controlled by a gut-brain connection. Research studies have concluded that there is signaling between the gut and the brain that affects the way we think and behave.

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[boutifar]

Anxiety -> stomach problem -> bad digestion at night -> poor sleep -> more anxiety

[laurenj]

It’s scary how our thoughts and feelings can literally affect our physical body

[anaamore]

I'd been to the hospital with the most intense stomach pain several times in my life, only to be told I'm perfectly healthy. I finally met a doctor who explained it could be stress. I was shocked that was even a possibility. Therapy has really helped me.

[ra]

The comments alone are worth the price alone. Hoping everyone dealing with this endless cycle gets better soon. Keep on keeping on!

[xowintrr]

Did anyone else originally get anxiety from the stomach issues which led to getting more anxiety from the symptoms of the panic attacks? I can’t keep my mind off of stressing and being scared to feel bad again which ends up triggering my anxiety

[stephanies.]

I have tears in my eyes, I have never thought anyone could explain so perfectly how I feel. I have silent reflux, I’m also scared of meds, and I’m stuck in a black hole of panic attacks and stomach distress. I was starting to think I had health anxiety but now I understand completely. You are an angel to make these videos and help us. I’m so thankful for you!!!!

[piecinnamon]

I have been struggling with my gut health for the past several years. Feeling nauseas is one of the frequent symptoms.i envy people with no health issues. Sometimes I pity myself. This video is so relatable. It's comforting to know that I am not alone

[BrownGeorge-pwxo]

I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[hansmoleman]

This just made me feel better. My anxiety/panic attacks ALWAYS lead to me being extremely bloated, gassy and Belching an insane abnormal amount. I’m reading comments, and I’m glad to see I’m not alone. Thank you for posting this!

[WanderingPatata]

This is what I experience almost every single day. When my stomach aches my anxiety triggers and vise versa happens too. What I hate the most is when I get panic attacks because of my anxiety. It's hard really especially at night when I'm lying down and ready to sleep.

Just like now I watch this to calm myself.
I hope every single one of us will get better and be able to fight our anxities.

[Lily-hfdh]

Been struggling a lot with this, I’ve been so anxious n stressed that I’m nauseous most of the day. I’ve stuck to eating bland foods because of fear of throwing up and it’s been a while since I looked forward to eating some of my favorite meals. But I went to my dr n slowly but surely my body is balancing itself out again! If you’re reading this and can relate, just know that it will pass and I hope that you feel better. Sending lots of positive energy to you guys ❤

Update: hello to everyone reading this! Just wanted to say I hope you’re all staying positive, I know that having severe anxiety/panic attacks is the absolute worst. Just know that you’re not alone, and there’s so many things to do to improve your quality of life. Lately I’ve been incredibly stressed with school and my anxiety is now starting to cause dizziness and panic attacks almost daily. There are times when I actually feel so upset that I’m feeling this way, but I’m doing my best and taking it day by day. See, you’re not alone! Listen to binaural beats for anxiety and take a few deep breaths and know that everything will be ok. 💙

[gayleswellness]

As a practitioner who works mainly with clients with gut infections, I can safely say that all she's saying is true. Gut infections tend to go hand-in-hand with anxiety. You explain that connection so well!!

[juschill]

Everything she's saying is true.

Once I started cutting out sugar & carbs and started eating whole foods such as fruit (mainly papaya) & vegetables, fish, quinoa, squash, etc. I noticed a difference in my gut and how I was feeling.

[krisimarovska]

Finally someone understanding and explaining this! I have GERD and anxiety

[trousers]

This is 100% true. I want to try and help somebody by telling my story. About 4 years ago I started having really bad anxiety, was finding it hard to go to work or be around people or perform any kind of task. I went to a few doctors and told them that I feel like my anxiety is worse when things are going wrong with my gut. None of them batted an eyelid until the last one who told me pretty much the same thing as this video. She recommended me some books to read so I read them, and did a whole lifestyle change. My wife and I started making all fermented foods, our own kombucha, our own kefir, our own kimchi, fermented veggies, I cut out sugar, I cut out booze, started exercising EVERY day, and I can't tell you what a difference it all made. Much like this video said it doesn't eliminate the anxiety, but it puts you back in the drivers seat, it gave me power over the anxiety so that I could deal with that. 4 years later I feel 1000% better than what I did then. I'm not completely without anxiety but I have much, much more control to the point where it isn't impacting my life more than I imagine a normally 'anxious' person would be. I also was able to start re-introducing some naughty things, sweets, alcohol, and just learning what I can get away with without it impacting me. If your anxiety stems from gut problems like in this video, please, tackle your gut health first, and see what a huge difference it will make!

[swayne]

100% of my anxiety comes from my stomach making me think I'm having a heart attack. I never think it's another disease so it's very isolated but that definitely is what happens to me too.

[johnnycashmney]

When I was a kid I remember my grandmother always telling me how important gut health is and the connection between nervousness and stomach problems... This has always rang true for me.

[GoldenX]

Thank you, Dr. It has been 8 months I have been suffering from this. Fear of death, fear of night, fear of loneliness, fear of cancer, shortness of breath, excessive burping all the time, gassy stomach...you covered it all.

[mizz]

I’ve been experiencing horrible anxiety since I was a teen and now it’s just full blown panic attacks. I was diagnosed with gastritis when I was in high school and I stop taking medication for it a few years ago. After watching this video I can’t help but think all this anxiety is being triggered by my stomach. This made me feel so much better. When I get in a state of anxiety I focus on my heart beat which makes me have a panic attack. Which then makes me feel like my chest is tight and I convince myself something is wrong with my heart. This comment section made me sigh of relief. I hope everyone here finds peace and works through there medical problems. I wouldn’t wish this feeling on anyone

[thetwitchywitchy]

I’ve been living with IBS for over 10 years, with the last 2 years getting progressively worse. It’s unfortunately gotten to the point where I am experiencing consistent intense daily pain no matter what I do. I am also diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder, which have also become significantly worse over the past year or so. Almost every single day I find myself crying in a heap on the floor asking the empty room “Why can’t I just be normal for one day” and feeling so overwhelmed by physical and emotional pain that I just want everything to stop. I know at times my brain is actively working against me, floating anxiety across my consciousness and into my stomach, but it’s so hard to hold onto that fact and remember it’s a passing feeling when I’m in it. I always feel like I will always be in pain, and my brain has done a very good job of creating barriers to keep that way of thinking in place and they are so incredibly hard to take down…