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Reply to "IBD and mental illness"

It absolutely correlates. Its one of the hardest things for me to accept. I remember waking up after my J-pouch surgery, when they took my colon, and I felt completely different. I couldn't really access the "joy" I used to feel. I'm on meds for depression and anxiety and they do help. I've also seen a therapist who specializes in PTSD due to chronic illness & pain for the past 13 years and I've learned coping mechanisms. But gut health and mental health are intrinsically linked due to how much serotonin is made in the "guts". I think there should be much more awareness around this subject. I am proud that I realized that I needed help and I actively seek it out. I wish more of us were aware of the direct link as it may reduce the stigma they feel.

No matter what we say and no matter what proof we post, there is always going to be people that do not agree or say things against it as you can see. I am just happy that there are people on here that believe in the evidence and have positive things to say about the topic. I am happy there is a audience for it. Thank-you for your answer, it helped a great deal

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