What are some ways to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety?

Being anxious can make my IBS symptoms worse and worsening symptoms can make my anxiety worse! It’s a no win situation! I find that managing these feelings is an ongoing process and some things I do regularly include yoga, walking in nature, meditation and taking a bath. Plus sites like this can help remind me that I’m not the only one going through this, so I often check in to the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ibsdotnet/ and see what others are experiencing and it helps me feel more connected and gives me the strength to carry on.

Living with a chronic illness, such as IBS, can certainly impact one's mental health. There are various ways to address anxiety and depression including exercise, meditation, prescription medication and counseling that many find helpful. If you would like to learn more, feel free to check out these articles: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/treatment/counseling-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-to-improve-ibs/ & https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/mind-body-impact-ibs/.