Cognitive behavioral therapy improves symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS).
British researchers discovered that counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy improves the symptoms of IBS (constipation, intestinal bloating, diarrhea). Plus, people who are stressed and have high expectations of themselves are more likely to have intestinal problems. More relaxed, easygoing people don't struggle as much with IBS symptoms.
No matter what disease you have, your mental and emotional state plays a huge role in the course it takes -- and how bad your symptoms are. Your psychological state may not cure every physical problem you have, but it can certainly reduce symptoms.
Taking a global perspective (eg, realizing that the problem you have right now may be trivial in a year or even a week) is calming, as is mediation and prayer. Talking through your problems and discovering that other people have been in the same situation is reassuring.
Anything that calms your mind and soothes your soul can lead to fewer symptoms of disease.
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