The Stress–Gut Connection: Why Anxiety Shows Up as Stomach Pain

Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it shows up in your stomach too. If you’ve ever felt nausea during anxiety, sudden cramps before a stressful event, or digestive changes during overwhelming days, you’ve experienced the gut–brain connection. This article explains why stress can trigger real stomach pain, how the gut and nervous system communicate, and what happens when this cycle becomes chronic. You’ll also learn practical ways to calm your nervous system and how approaches like NAET may support individuals whose gut symptoms are linked to stress, sensitivities, or emotional triggers.