Does IBS Cause Anxiety, Or Does Anxiety Cause IBS?

Does IBS Cause Anxiety, Or Does Anxiety Cause IBS?

Does IBS Cause Anxiety, Or Does Anxiety Cause IBS?Kathryn Dunn
Published on: 11/10/2026

A 2026 study followed tens of thousands of people in both directions. Gut and mood each raised the risk of the other, and sleep sat in the middle of both.

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What Decides How Much Of Your Life Your Gut Takes

What Decides How Much Of Your Life Your Gut Takes

What Decides How Much Of Your Life Your Gut TakesKathryn Dunn
Published on: 04/10/2026

A UK survey of 395 people found gut symptoms drag mood and daily life down, and that one skill softens the drag. Here's what it is and how to practise it.

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The New IBS Rules, And Who They Now Include

The New IBS Rules, And Who They Now Include

The New IBS Rules, And Who They Now IncludeKathryn Dunn
Published on: 27/09/2026

You've wondered whether your gut counts as IBS. The rules changed this year, and more people are covered by them. Here's what's different.

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The New Rules For Diagnosing IBS, In Plain English

The New Rules For Diagnosing IBS, In Plain English

The New Rules For Diagnosing IBS, In Plain EnglishKathryn Dunn
Published on: 26/09/2026

The rules for what counts as IBS changed this year. Discomfort counts now, and the bar dropped to three days a month. Here's what that means for you.

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Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical care and does not diagnose any condition. This work is relaxation-based and is offered alongside the care you receive from your GP. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is referred to in the UK clinical guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome: the British Society of Gastroenterology guideline gives it a strong recommendation on low-quality evidence, and NICE says referral for psychological interventions, including hypnotherapy, should be considered for people whose IBS has not responded to pharmacological treatment after twelve months and is described as refractory. This is not a promise of personal results. Results vary from person to person and no approach helps everyone. This site is for information only. Please get a diagnosis from your GP and see your GP about any new, changing or persistent symptoms, so that other conditions can be ruled out.

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