Stress induced constipation

[I-B-SOS]

I’m off sick today after not having had a bowel movement for a week. On a lot of prescribed laxatives as of today. My step-in line manager knows why I’m off and wants to put a plan in place to reduce work related stress next Tuesday in my return to work meeting, as stress is a big trigger for a flare up like this episode. Anyone else have IBS-C triggered by stress?

If so, any tips on how to relieve stress/keep stress levels at a minimum?

I’m a new manager, in a new organisation, leading a small team with no experience, and have had to create a brand new department within the company from scratch without adequate support as my manager is off long term sick… and that’s just work! Let alone personal life! Help!

[Reindeer1]

Hi

I have had IBS - c for over 20 years mostly caused by stress. Of course there are other reasons. Lots of major family problems over the last few years plus lockdown and the general problems caused by Covid. Unless I go to the toilet in the morning I get so stressed even if I am just going to the shops. Travel is an on going problem….I do try and exercise ie walking every days and try and do calming exercises. However the days I get so down especially as I now have minor prostate problems! I do take laxatives as soon as I have problem. You are not alone I assure you! X