Are you in the ⅓ of the US adults with anxiety? Do you get stuck in the anxiety + gut symptom cycle?  If so, this episode is for you! Join me as I talk about what anxiety is, how it is connected to IBS, what can be done about it, and my thoughts on anxiety medication.    In this episode, we cover: What is anxiety [2:23] What is chronic anxiety [3:02] How common is anxiety [04:37] Do I need an anxiety diagnosis [05:28] The IBS and anxiety connection [6:05] The gut brain connection [7:42] Anxiety symptom cycle [10:37] What are the symptoms of anxiety [11:29] What can be done for anxiety [16:04] Anxiety medication [24:40]   Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the free IBS Warrior Summit: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu...   Track your symptoms & understand your body better  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal