How Fear Impacts IBS-C and Strategies to Take Control

How Fear Impacts IBS-C and Strategies to Take Control

Living with IBS-C isn't just about managing physical symptoms, it's also about navigating the fear, worry, and emotional toll that often come with the condition. In this powerful episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by Dr. Sarah Ballou, clinical psychologist and Director of the GI Psychology Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to explore how fear shows up along the IBS-C journey and what you can do to face it with confidence and support.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The most common fears IBS-C patients experience and how they influence daily life and treatment decisions
  • Why fear can sometimes hold you back from finding relief
    Practical tools to help you feel more in control, confident, and hopeful
  • How to talk openly with your provider about the fears that affect your care

Whether you're newly diagnosed or feeling stuck after years of symptoms, this episode offers real-world guidance, emotional validation, and a reminder that you're not alone on this journey.

This episode is sponsored by Ardelyx.

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