Does anyone have any tips for dealing with stress? I am just getting over a flare-up but there is alot of stressful things going on now, family issues and I don't want stress to prolong the flare-up.
Reply posted for AmandaLou.
Hi Amanda,
Maybe try some Yoga, meditation, or submerge your body in a bathtub with epson salt,and exercise.
I think stress is the number one trigger of my flare ups and I have been incorporating the above techniques
to try to calm myself. Not sure how effective it is at the moment but doesn't hurt to try.
Reply posted for AmandaLou.
Dealing with stress is a highly personal issue, and increased stress can exacerbate symptoms of IBD. If the stress is caused by depression, PTSD, or other psychological condition, I urge you to talk with your doctor. If it's normal life stresses, you should do what you can to remove/avoid the source of stress. If you can't do so, take a break and spend some you time doing whatever activity you most enjoy. Exercise is a great stress reliever, and has other health benefits also. Sharing your frustrations with someone you trust can be helpful also, to a degree. Best of luck - there are others out there feeling the same as you!
http://evidencebasedibd.blogspot.com/2012/11/stress-depression-and-ibd.html
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