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MMAwannabe t1_ja593e5 wrote

Reply to comment by SlackerNinja717 in New research establishes a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation by thebelsnickle1991

As someone who suffered with it badly for a few years, dealing with many doctors for it would also depress you.

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MrsMurphysChowder t1_ja5ff9i wrote

As someone who is in an inexplicable flare, rn, after having had it under control, any aspect of it is depressing.

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MewgDewg t1_ja7hzsa wrote

Freakin preach. Been going through doctors like I go through antacids - rapidly and to little relief. It feeds into the stress of having to deal with intestinal issues, which exacerbates it.

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