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You're welcome! I'm glad this video was helpful to you. The Calm Gut App launches next month with many different techniques to help with managing stress, and I'll also be sharing more videos here in this channel! ☺
Also please let me know if you have any questions on how to manage stress and lowering your stress levels? - and I can address these in a future video! This is definitely an area many people struggle with.
@@TheCalmHappyGut thank you so much. I definitely struggle with my stress levels, I have anxiety which I believe triggers most of my ibs, then I stress over the symptoms. A video on managing stress levels would be very helpful. Thank you for your replies. I am also finding your meditations helpful, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night when my stress levels are at their worst.
Perfectly explained everything I feel and go through. I use all the tools you recommend, plus I found homeopathy to be amazing and I also use CBD which I vape as and when needed and it definitely takes the edge off when I'm struggling :)
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! And that's wonderful you have found a number of different tools and approaches to help with your symptoms when they flare up 🙂👍
This is interesting. My problem is that my initial systems might start with my stomach cramping without me even having any negative or anxious thoughts. When i feel the sensation after I arrange a meeting for example I then worry about my symtoms. But the process of disregulation seems to have started unconsciously and days prior to my meeting. I don't have to consciously think oh no here we go again, my brain has already reacted to the situation before I am consciously aware. So I don't know what is causes my symptoms because going to a meeting is not stressful.
Thank you for sharing. Rather than looking for the unknowns (which can tie you up in mental knots!), start with what you do you - which is when the sensations start, your mind begins to get loud with worry. Become aware of those thoughts and the predictions you are making. What is that chatty part of your mind saying to you? Then start to use tools such as breathing and thought work to loosen the grip these thoughts have - simply using the breath (longer fuller breaths vs short & tight) can help reduce pain and IBS flare ups.
@@TheCalmHappyGut Hi, thank you for your comments. A lot of my thoughts are subconscious. But I do have fletting thoughts that would reflect the anger or frustration that I have the symptoms at all. Its like my symptoms hijack my brain in that if I can capture my thoughts they are in the line of - "I wish I didn't have these, just my luck etc...." It seems to start with my stomach area either pain or cramps and this travels down to my bowel and gives me urgency,, even after I have already been to the loo. My body feels horrible and my heart speeds up and my hands will shake a bit as well. It literally is almost like I am having a panic attack, Except I'm not panicked. Its worse in the morning and it might be associated with my restless legs because the symptoms are worse if I haven't slept well. I do relaxation and breathing to ride through the symptoms and they reduce over the next few hours. The flareups or triggers literally pull my brain into its negative thought processes. I am not sure what you mean by predictions. I cannot control those. Example I am going to see a friend in a few days and thoughts have already come into my head saying to myself things like "It will be just my luck that I will probably get triggered before I go, I will have immodium the night before because that helps to reduce some symptoms.... etc" I myself am not making that prediction, my brain will literally put thoughts like that in my head. I cannot control them. My brain even on a good day, does not work like most peoples and I also have poor impulse control because often I am taking actions without thinking first, then suffer the consequences later. I did like your what you said in your video. But I am not sure if this stuff will work for me. I have been looking at some research on chronic pain and how the brain perceives danger, which correlates with what you say as well. For now, at least I no longer fear that I have some damage in my body. Its taken me about 6 months to release some of the fear of that, which has helped reduce the symptoms. But I just wish I knew how to get rid of them completely and my restless legs.
@@BarneyR2 Thank for sharing so much and so openly. That's great that you no longer have that old fear around damage in your body. Many IBS symptoms can feel scary and it's important to remember that pain does not always equal something being physically wrong. In the case of IBS, the nerve endings have become overly sensitive, in addition to stress/anxiety which can lower our pain threshold. I understand what you are saying re feeling that you are not in control over the thoughts you have - but one thing I say to my clients is learning how to manage your mind is one of the most important things you can learn in life - or your mind will manage you. Many of us will never stop to question where are thoughts come from, or what thoughts really are. At their core they are simply neutrons firing together, and the more we think a thought the stronger those neural pathways become. I always recommend doing what feels helpful, and this includes the tools and strategies you use to manage and find relief from symptoms. if you have any specific questions you would like me to make a video on re thoughts let me know. I can guarantee there will be other people with the same question!
can ibs cause brain fog and thyroid issues ,im wondering because ive been dealing with IBS for 6 years but the first sign of gi issues was daily heartburn witch turned into daily acid reflux
IBS has been connected to brain fog, but thyroid issues may indicate something else going on. This would be something I would advise speaking to your GP/Health care provider about. In regards to heartburn and daily acid reflux, there are studies showing a strong link between IBS and GERD.
Thanks for watching! This mini series is made up of 2 parts 😊 However, if there is a specific area you'd like me to make a video about following this mini-series please let me know!
Thanks for being here and sharing your comments! IBS is known as a DGIB which is a Dysfunction of the Gut Brain Interaction, rather than it being a disease. Whilst there can be additional physical/structural issues alongside IBS, IBS on it's own is not connected to this. If you haven't yet watched part 1 of this video series, it will help you to understand the involvement of the nervous system and the impact that stress can play on the GI tract. I also have a video sharing 6 of the underlying triggers for IBS which also looks at the impact of stress and how stressful life events can trigger the onset of IBS: ruclips.net/video/WMsh4qQsKaw/видео.html
as a sufferer I can absolutely confirm it does and has caused my latest flare up! But only if you are prone to it anyway I think, stress doesn't cause IBS in everyone, no more than everyone who has prolonged stress will get an ulcer. Thank you Jayne, you have literally described everything I feel and exactly the reasons I've been avoiding doing things lately. I am seeing a homeopath who was amazing before and following the FODMAP diet strictly until I'm feeling better again. So great to have someone who really understands :)
@@23stars23 There is ofcourse a difference between what triggers symptoms and what caused the condition to develop in the first place Reason you get flareup by stress in not because you have high stress,But because your enteric nervous/gut nerves system has developed visceral hypersensitivity and even mild stimuli whether in the form of low stress is causing these nerves to overreact,And almost all ibs patients will get symptoms worse in times of stress
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I never thought how stress plays a role in gut health very informative video
So glad you enjoyed the video and it's helped you to understand the impact of stress on your gut!
Thank you. I definitely need to work at lowering my stress levels.
You're welcome! I'm glad this video was helpful to you. The Calm Gut App launches next month with many different techniques to help with managing stress, and I'll also be sharing more videos here in this channel! ☺
Also please let me know if you have any questions on how to manage stress and lowering your stress levels? - and I can address these in a future video! This is definitely an area many people struggle with.
@@TheCalmHappyGut thank you so much. I definitely struggle with my stress levels, I have anxiety which I believe triggers most of my ibs, then I stress over the symptoms. A video on managing stress levels would be very helpful. Thank you for your replies.
I am also finding your meditations helpful, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night when my stress levels are at their worst.
@@Cas.1964 I always appreciate suggestions for future videos so thank you for sharing!
Perfectly explained everything I feel and go through. I use all the tools you recommend, plus I found homeopathy to be amazing and I also use CBD which I vape as and when needed and it definitely takes the edge off when I'm struggling :)
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! And that's wonderful you have found a number of different tools and approaches to help with your symptoms when they flare up 🙂👍
This is interesting. My problem is that my initial systems might start with my stomach cramping without me even having any negative or anxious thoughts. When i feel the sensation after I arrange a meeting for example I then worry about my symtoms. But the process of disregulation seems to have started unconsciously and days prior to my meeting. I don't have to consciously think oh no here we go again, my brain has already reacted to the situation before I am consciously aware. So I don't know what is causes my symptoms because going to a meeting is not stressful.
Thank you for sharing. Rather than looking for the unknowns (which can tie you up in mental knots!), start with what you do you - which is when the sensations start, your mind begins to get loud with worry. Become aware of those thoughts and the predictions you are making. What is that chatty part of your mind saying to you? Then start to use tools such as breathing and thought work to loosen the grip these thoughts have - simply using the breath (longer fuller breaths vs short & tight) can help reduce pain and IBS flare ups.
@@TheCalmHappyGut Hi, thank you for your comments. A lot of my thoughts are subconscious. But I do have fletting thoughts that would reflect the anger or frustration that I have the symptoms at all. Its like my symptoms hijack my brain in that if I can capture my thoughts they are in the line of - "I wish I didn't have these, just my luck etc...." It seems to start with my stomach area either pain or cramps and this travels down to my bowel and gives me urgency,, even after I have already been to the loo. My body feels horrible and my heart speeds up and my hands will shake a bit as well. It literally is almost like I am having a panic attack, Except I'm not panicked. Its worse in the morning and it might be associated with my restless legs because the symptoms are worse if I haven't slept well. I do relaxation and breathing to ride through the symptoms and they reduce over the next few hours. The flareups or triggers literally pull my brain into its negative thought processes. I am not sure what you mean by predictions. I cannot control those. Example I am going to see a friend in a few days and thoughts have already come into my head saying to myself things like "It will be just my luck that I will probably get triggered before I go, I will have immodium the night before because that helps to reduce some symptoms.... etc" I myself am not making that prediction, my brain will literally put thoughts like that in my head. I cannot control them. My brain even on a good day, does not work like most peoples and I also have poor impulse control because often I am taking actions without thinking first, then suffer the consequences later. I did like your what you said in your video. But I am not sure if this stuff will work for me. I have been looking at some research on chronic pain and how the brain perceives danger, which correlates with what you say as well. For now, at least I no longer fear that I have some damage in my body. Its taken me about 6 months to release some of the fear of that, which has helped reduce the symptoms. But I just wish I knew how to get rid of them completely and my restless legs.
@@BarneyR2 Thank for sharing so much and so openly. That's great that you no longer have that old fear around damage in your body. Many IBS symptoms can feel scary and it's important to remember that pain does not always equal something being physically wrong. In the case of IBS, the nerve endings have become overly sensitive, in addition to stress/anxiety which can lower our pain threshold. I understand what you are saying re feeling that you are not in control over the thoughts you have - but one thing I say to my clients is learning how to manage your mind is one of the most important things you can learn in life - or your mind will manage you. Many of us will never stop to question where are thoughts come from, or what thoughts really are. At their core they are simply neutrons firing together, and the more we think a thought the stronger those neural pathways become.
I always recommend doing what feels helpful, and this includes the tools and strategies you use to manage and find relief from symptoms. if you have any specific questions you would like me to make a video on re thoughts let me know. I can guarantee there will be other people with the same question!
can ibs cause brain fog and thyroid issues ,im wondering because ive been dealing with IBS for 6 years but the first sign of gi issues was daily heartburn witch turned into daily acid reflux
IBS has been connected to brain fog, but thyroid issues may indicate something else going on. This would be something I would advise speaking to your GP/Health care provider about. In regards to heartburn and daily acid reflux, there are studies showing a strong link between IBS and GERD.
Still waiting for part #3?
Thanks for watching! This mini series is made up of 2 parts 😊 However, if there is a specific area you'd like me to make a video about following this mini-series please let me know!
Sorry but stress doesn't cause ibs
If ibs was just stress then it wouldn't have been lifelong chronic disease dear
Thanks for being here and sharing your comments! IBS is known as a DGIB which is a Dysfunction of the Gut Brain Interaction, rather than it being a disease. Whilst there can be additional physical/structural issues alongside IBS, IBS on it's own is not connected to this. If you haven't yet watched part 1 of this video series, it will help you to understand the involvement of the nervous system and the impact that stress can play on the GI tract. I also have a video sharing 6 of the underlying triggers for IBS which also looks at the impact of stress and how stressful life events can trigger the onset of IBS: ruclips.net/video/WMsh4qQsKaw/видео.html
as a sufferer I can absolutely confirm it does and has caused my latest flare up! But only if you are prone to it anyway I think, stress doesn't cause IBS in everyone, no more than everyone who has prolonged stress will get an ulcer.
Thank you Jayne, you have literally described everything I feel and exactly the reasons I've been avoiding doing things lately. I am seeing a homeopath who was amazing before and following the FODMAP diet strictly until I'm feeling better again. So great to have someone who really understands :)
@@23stars23 There is ofcourse a difference between what triggers symptoms and what caused the condition to develop in the first place
Reason you get flareup by stress in not because you have high stress,But because your enteric nervous/gut nerves system has developed visceral hypersensitivity and even mild stimuli whether in the form of low stress is causing these nerves to overreact,And almost all ibs patients will get symptoms worse in times of stress