The vicious cycle of anxiety/depression and IBS - anyone else suffer?

[rustydog]

Does anyone else have IBS alongside their anxiety/depression?

I’ve been caught up in this vicious cycle for so long and no matter what I do or try, I am still stuck.

It goes round and round. I have IBS and a general bad tummy, daily. That in itself stresses me out, causes me very overwhelming anxiety which then throws me deep into depression because I feel I am never going to get out of. But then I am very stressed anyhow which causes me more gut issues - arrgghh!

I will be honest! The one thing I haven’t tried is antidepressants as I’m so, so scared they will mess with my digestive system even more, I’ve read they can cause diarrhoea and nausea which I really do not need more of!

Does anyone else get this?

[blackcat64013]

Hi and thank you for your post.Unfortunately your conditions often exist together (comorbidly).

You don't need to be scared of trying antidepressants. There are quite a number of them in your doctor's medicine bag.

The doctor will choose the best one for you based on your medical history and their clinical experience.

We all have different chemistries so it might take some trial and error to find the best one for you.

The potential benefits outweigh any side effects.

Hoping you can again enjoy better mental health🤞 🦘

[rustydog in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you. I really should pluck up the courage and try one 🤞