Anxiety with IBS | Symptoms, Treatments, Gut-Brain | Renewed Edge
The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is still unknown, but we can easily guess how IBS can create challenging situations. People who suffer from IBS report being afraid of not trusting their bodies. As a result, they tend to shun social activities or are often scanning the environment for a restroom in case of an emergency. Even a car ride can become very stressful. They might often feel on alert, which can make their anxiety worse.