01/29/2026
Anxiety & the Gut: How Stress Impacts Digestion
Anxiety doesn’t just affect your thoughts — it affects your body, too.
The brain and digestive system are closely connected through the gut–brain axis. When anxiety keeps the nervous system in “fight-or-flight” mode, digestion can become disrupted.
This may show up as:
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Nausea or indigestion
• Bloating
• Changes in appetite or bowel habits
Therapy can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress responses, and support both emotional and physical well-being.
At TR Counseling & Wellness, we help clients understand how anxiety shows up in the body and develop tools to restore balance.