Change in normal bowel habits

[melodinpanic]

Has any of you notice a change of bowel movement since anxiety?
Since being anxious I noticed that (sorry gross) my stool is rarely a nice long and big piece like it used to be. Now it's just small pieces and a lighter colour.
Is anyone's having the same experience?

[yanksforever]

Yes anxiety can definitely cause changes in bowels. A light colored stool means that things are passing quickly through the digestive track, a sure sign of anxiety. And it's ok if it's not one long big piece...mine often comes out in small pieces as well.

Anxiety causes a lot of digestive issues..

[melodinpanic]

Thanks a lot for your reply, I was kind of worried...
Yeah, my digestive system it hasn't been really good since anxiety, maybe it's just that.

Thanks!

[lin]

hi
yes my stools have changed as my anxiety has come back and don't no why, they are loose rather than solid and i tend to go more than once a day .
linda

[chbun]

I suffer from all kinds of strange bowel habits due to anxiety! My stomach often moans and groans all day long! Sometimes I have to resort to Immodium to regulate myself a bit more. My GP says this is fine and it helps to get the poo to return to normal!x

[sunshine-lady]

Anxiety certainly does cause problems with the bowels. I think trying to keep to a heathy diet and drinking lots of water can help as well as excersie.