Is Crohns Disease caused by Emotional Stress?
There is no evidence to show that stress, anxiety, or tension is responsible for Crohns Disease. No single personality type is more prone to develop Crohns than others, and no one “brings on” the disease by poor emotional control. However, because body and mind are so closely interrelated, emotional stress can influence the course of Crohns Disease or any chronic illness. People often experience emotional problems before a flare-up of Crohns Disease. Some of this emotional distress is often a reaction to the symptoms of Crohns itself. Some find it difficult to cope with a chronic illness. Crohns Disease affects their quality of life, their physical and emotional well-being, social functioning, and sense of self-esteem. Although formal psychotherapy is generally not necessary, some are helped by speaking with a therapist who is knowledgeable about Inflammatory Bowel Disease or about chronic illness in general. Another alternative is to seek emotional support from families, friends, and
There is no evidence to show that stress, anxiety, or tension is responsible for Crohns Disease. No single personality type is more prone to develop Crohns than others, and no one “brings on” the disease by poor emotional control. However, because body and mind are so closely interrelated, emotional stress can influence the course of Crohns Disease or any chronic illness. People often experience emotional problems before a flare-up of Crohns Disease. Some of this emotional distress is often a reaction to the symptoms of Crohns itself. Some find it difficult to cope with a chronic illness. Crohns Disease affects their quality of life, their physical and emotional well-being, social functioning, and sense of self-esteem. Although formal psychotherapy is generally not necessary, some are helped by speaking with a therapist who is knowledgeable about Inflammatory Bowel Disease or about chronic illness in general. Another alternative is to seek emotional support from families, friends, and
