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Crohn's caused by depression???

by Jazz
(Aus)

Hi,

I have often thought that being at the worst stage in my life and severely depressed was what brought Crohn's on as I never had it till I had a traumatic event happen in my life.

Anyone else had anything similar or think there could be some merit in this?

Jazz




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Crohn's caused by depression???

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Mar 16, 2010
 I think so too
by: Anonymous

3 months ago,I was also recently diagnosed with crohns at 50 years old and this happened in a very stressful and emotional time in my life.
Jan 07, 2009
 depression
by: Tod

I have had CD for 38 years(since I was 12) and when I was first diagnosed the doctor's theory was that it was caused solely by depression. That is a very backwards way of thinking but back then there was really no other explanation. We now know that nothing can be farther from the truth. CD is an auto immune difficiency disease that there are many different ways of treating.
Having said that, like most diseases and ailments for that matter, stress(both physical and emotional) can definately be a catalyst in bringing symptoms to the surface.
I feel that finding a centering activity (such as meditation, a hobby or even seeing a therapist) really helps both the mind and the body to bring this disease under control. Don't rely on just the medical treatments. Take control of the emotional part of this disease and fight it with all your new found strength!!!!
Dec 21, 2008
 something to do with it i think
by: Anonymous

i was recently diagnosed with crohns.. a few weeks before i was diagnosed my boyfriend and i broke up and i took it really badly. i was stressed, really upset and couldnt eat properly. i think that it played a party in bringing my crohns on.. and doesnt bad stress cause ulcers?

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