Sharon Dobson asked:


We all know that stress is not good for the body or for the soul. If you have Crohn’s disease however, you may find that stress is making you feel worse. Remaining calm is not easy, and is not possible all of the time, but a patient with troubling symptoms might want to try to relax more often to see if this helps them feel better. There are many different Crohns relaxation techniques a person can try, and they are not that far removed from how any person would deal with stress. Controlled stress, good diet, and the right medications can make all the difference.

Though it is a common idea that stress somehow causes Crohn’s disease, there is no evidence that points in that direction. If you have Crohn’s or Colitis, your doctor has probably already told you that the cause for both conditions is not known. If someone in your family has it, you may have inherited it by means of genetics, but that is not always the case.

Living with stress can make symptoms worse for some people however, and that is why stress management is so important. High levels of stress might cause a flare up of symptoms, and that in turn can lead to feelings of depression. That is the last thing a patient should have to deal with when they have this condition, a major cause of stress in itself.

There have been studies done to determine if stress makes symptoms worse, but the results are mixed. There are some that swear that stresses in their lives make the pain worse, and that learning how to relax has helped with this problem. A person with Crohn’s who is under a great deal of stress must learn how to avoid those things that bring them worry. This is not totally possible, but there are some things a person can do. Heavy responsibilities can be shared, or can be passed off to someone else. That alone can make a huge difference.

One of the biggest stresses can come from knowing that you have Crohn’s. You are going to feel a lot of frustration, anger and embarrassment as you learn to live with your condition, but there are some steps you can take to make it easier.

When you receive your diagnosis, you should learn all you can about what is going on with your body. Understanding what is going on is going to reduce your stress levels. Also, remember to talk to your doctor whenever you need to do so, and look for all of the information you need to help you understand what is going on. The more you know about your condition and what to expect, the less stress you will have to deal with every day.

One great way to reduce stress is to try something like Yoga. This helps anyone relax, and you may find that the breathing techniques can help at almost any time if you begin to feel overwhelmed. You may find tips for Crohns relaxation through support groups. You can share your story, hear the stories of others, and keep up-to-date with the latest research and information. Though managing stress will not cure your case of Crohn’s disease, it can help you manage your symptoms. If you are living with this day in and day out, you may agree that every little bit helps.

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