How Anxiety Affects Your Digestive System (and What to Do About It)

Summary: Did you know your brain and belly are constantly talking? When you feel anxious, it can mess up your digestion, causing bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Because the connection goes both ways, gut issues can also make you feel more stressed out.

To calm your stomach and your mind, try getting regular exercise, sleeping well, and eating healthy foods like those in the Mediterranean diet. If your symptoms do not go away, it might be time to chat with a doctor or therapist to find the root cause and get you feeling better.

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