10 Things People Living with Ulcerative Colitis Want Others to Know
Stress can trigger a flare-up
When life gets stressful, our guts speak up. The brain-gut connection is very real and not imagined. It turns out that serotonin, a known mood stabilizer that is thrown off balance in disorders such as anxiety and depression, is a huge player that helps with gut motility and digestion. Someone with colitis can really get a severe stomachache and worsening symptoms in the face of a stressful time.