Can constipation cause anxiety?

Your gut and your brain have an incredible connection, and that means that when something is wrong with your mental health, your digestive system will suffer. So it is unfortunately no surprise that constipation is a symptom of anxiety. read more

Being unable to perform any natural action - breathing, eating, moving, going to the toilet - causes anxiety. Constipation can also be painful and difficult to treat, which increases the anxiety. From a psychotherapeutic point of view, there is also an interesting link between anxiety and constipation. read more

Your body often responds to the way you feel, and while many issues can cause constipation, those with anxiety often experience bowel troubles as a result. read more

Chronic and sporadic stress disrupt regular bowel movements and contribute to constipation. Adding fiber, fluids, and laxatives to alleviate constipation makes it worse, and perpetuates stress even more. read more