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Stress can be a significant problem for people who are dealing with a chronic illness. Learn how to deal with it in stride.

Do most people with IBD have a mental disorder?

Do most people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a mental disorder? How common are psychological disturbances in people who have IBD?

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Sleep Disturbances

A population-based study on sleep uncovered an association between sleep and some gastrointestinal disorders. The authors found that people who had sleep disturbances were more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome.

Stress and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Stress does play a role in inflammatory bowel disease. But does it actually cause the condition? The answer may surprise you.

Does Stress Cause IBD?

What role does stress play in the development of inflammatory bowel disease? Could these diseases be partially psychosomatic ("in your head")? The answer may surprise you.

Tools To Manage Stress

When you have a chronic disease, you need to find a way to lower your stress level. Here you'll find some tools that you can use to deal with your stress.

Stress Relievers

We all know that stress can take a toll on your health. If you already have a chronic condition, the stress could make your condition worsen or bring on new complications. Use the picks below to give yourself some relief.

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