I took an exam for depression at the doctor and one question asked about constipation. I was just wondering what does this have to do with depression?
2007-12-06 18:27:21 · 7 answers · asked by Me 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It has a lot to do with it. I used to be depressed all the time, until I found out about the following: One thing depression specialists do not tell you is that, when you're feeling depressed, it's important to drink a lot of water. Water "clears your mind" so to speak. When you don't drink enough water it can cause you to be frequently depressed, nervous, tense or impatient. Lack of water is a main factor in harboring negative thoughts. People who don't drink enough water also tend to have digestive problems - constipation being one of them. Also diarrhea and stomach cramps. Now I no longer have digestive problems or depression, simply by making sure I drink enough water everyday. Hope this answers your question. Good Luck.
2007-12-06 18:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some other medical conditions result in depression. In other words, your doctor was checking if your depression is not caused by other physical illness. Constipation might be a sign of other physical illness.
Also, if you're constantly constipated you don't really feel like moving around and your stomach kind of aches which in turn feels like depression.
Do you know what little babies do when they are constipated? They cry and cry without stopping.
2007-12-06 18:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a lot to do with depression. Most people are on medications and those medications sometimes make people constipated. When you are depressed you whole body suffers. You ache all over, you don't eat properly and consequently you end up constipated as well. I hope this answers your question. I speak from what has happened to me when I was depressed.
2007-12-06 18:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by doodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure I can see any clear link between the two.
I guess if your constantly constipated you may be in a state of depression? Or have low self esteem?
Only thing I can see =|
2007-12-06 18:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Pingu Head 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I endure from aniety and melancholy which reasons a wide variety of disorders with my belly and digestion. I also have drawback swallowing meals whilst I get too labored up. I want you the excellent and looking for support is a well factor.
2016-09-05 10:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by murarilal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my moods always influence my bowels. when i'm happy i'm regular, when i'm stressed or depressed i'm constipated
2007-12-06 18:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you be happy if you can't take a dump, but need to ?
2007-12-06 18:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋