FIX Menopause IBS with Psychotherapy.
Forget the FODMAP and let us help you beat the pain and Fix Menopause IBS using Psychotherapy. If you are struggling with embarrassing and painful symptoms like bloating and ‘wind’? You are NOT ALONE! But did you know that around 2/3 of IBS sufferers are Female, and lots of Women are being diagnosed with IBS for the first time Postmenopause?
In this episode of ‘Moving Through Menopause,’ I welcome Tina Wright, a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher, and chronic pain specialist. We unpick how psychotherapy and strategies like mindful eating and stress management can fix IBS and liberate us from the grip of pain and embarrassing IBS symptoms.
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A Triple Threat
Tina highlights the intricate connections between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), menopause, anxiety, and diet. We delve into the physiological and psychological factors contributing to an increased incidence of IBS in women navigating Perimenopause and Post-Menopause.
How can Psychotherapy help IBS?
To be honest, the last place I think my IBS symptoms reside is in my mind! So I ask Tina “How can Psychotherapy help?”
Tina explains the importance of identifying your triggers and she doesn’t mean food triggers. Some situations and even certain people can exacerbate symptoms. Now that I think about it, I do worry quite a lot about how my ‘insides will behave’ in certain situations. I can see how this hypervigilance could exacerbate the situation.
Hormones Matter
Declining levels of Oestrogen and Progesterone can alter gut motility and influence the diversity of the gut microbiome. This goes some way to explain why 2/3 of IBS sufferers are Women with increasing numbers being diagnosed Post-Menopause.
IBS is not just about FOOD
Babies separated from their primary caregiver in their early days and babies delivered by caesarian section are more likely to have IBS, so it is an oversimplification to suggest it is simply food-related.
Treatment Approaches
One of the most important approaches to treating IBS is stress reduction. Stress management using CBT, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and meditation are all options to explore.
Lifestyle Approaches
- Regular Exercise: Aids digestion and stress reduction.
- Consistent Sleep Schedule: Poor sleep worsens IBS symptoms.
- Hydration: Essential for bowel regularity.
IBS is a complex problem and that calls for complex solutions, so embrace the power of psychotherapy to help IBS and you could be on the way to getting relief.
Watch the full Episode
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Phillipa’s story of IBS
00:35 Understanding IBS and Its Triggers
01:55 The Connection Between Hormones and IBS
04:51 Diagnosing IBS: Tests and Procedures
08:45 Dietary Changes and Their Impact
14:12 Psychotherapy for IBS Relief
27:40 Practical Tips for Managing IBS
34:16 Tina’s Approach and Services
37:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Thanks to my guest
My sincere thanks to Tina Wright
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Author: Phillipa Butler, Chartered Physiotherapist
Disclaimer: Please note that any information we provide in this podcast does not constitute medical guidance. You should consult your medical practitioner before making any changes that impact your health.
