Hi, Maddie. You don’t say anything about the work involved, and I think that’s critical. Some jobs add stress to our lives and give back little besides money. Other jobs can help keep us grounded in the world, and may reduce our stress. In addition, some basic accommodations by an employer can substantially reduce the stress of being ill at work. Are you sure that leaving work would cause you to feel less stressed? The answer has to include the economic impact as well as the work itself.
It’s not at all clear that stress changes IBD very much, if at all. It surely does affect our resilience, though, and that’s a big deal, too, when dealing with illness.
Good luck!