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Does being anxious and upset alter your bowel movements?

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Posted 12/17/2014 1:34 PM (GMT 0)
Just curious. Diarrhea seems more constant when upset.
Posted 12/17/2014 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it does. I had it for a month this summer so much I was convinced something was wrong. It went away until this morning, but I have been in a highly anxious state since Sunday.
Posted 12/17/2014 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
He** yes!!! If I get super anxious.....well let's just say I'd rather be home than out. It doesn't happen all the time, but it happens enough that I know it's related. Thank you IBS, for all that you do for me. (Insert potty mouth remarks here!)
Posted 12/17/2014 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it does. Almost immediately after I get anxiety attack or panic.
Posted 12/17/2014 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, friends.

Also, I occasionally have the urge to go with little production. It's watery and has a fishy smell.

#screwed
Posted 12/17/2014 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Agree that they are linked... I normally find if I'm panicking or anxious and go to the toilet I tend to feel a bit better! ... Very strange!
Posted 12/17/2014 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
Talk to your GI doc at your appointment. January is right around the corner!
Posted 12/17/2014 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
So far away.
Posted 12/17/2014 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Is your appointment in the end of the month?
Posted 12/18/2014 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
43 yr old female... i normally dont go well until i have anxiety then I have to pee every few min. it seems like and have bm until theres nothing left... sometimes its good for me...lol lol lol
Posted 12/18/2014 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
Most definitely. When I have high anxiety it almost immediately triggers the urge to go to the bathroom. Sometimes I even get momentary relief from it.
Posted 12/18/2014 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Park, 23rd or so. Apparently the things I had concerns about don't concern him. He's pleased my heart is good. We'll talk about it all when I get there.
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