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I’ve been told my stomach issues are from stress, but no one explains how that actually works. Feels dismissive. Need clarity on how chronic stress affects digestion and why it’s not “just nerves.” My cousin had similar symptoms and said finding a resource that explained the vagus nerve helped her get real treatment.

I understand why that explanation can feel dismissive when the symptoms are very real. A friend of mine dealt with nausea and stomach discomfort during a stressful stretch and had the same frustration. Learning more about the gut brain connection, including the role of the vagus nerve, helped make sense of why stress can influence digestion without meaning the problem is imaginary. I found this why does anxiety make you feel sick to your stomach how to stop it  helpful for understanding the connection. It’s still important to rule out other causes with a doctor, but understanding the mechanism made the conversation much more productive.