Constipation can have significant psychosomatic components, meaning psychological factors can contribute to its development or exacerbation. This is an experience that I know all too well, having struggled with constipation for around 30 years of my adult life, the reasons will be expressed further on in this article.

Anxiety can spread like wildfire. Have you noticed that states can be incredibly infectious? Have you ever observed a delightful, giggling baby? How do you typically react? Most people instinctively smile back. The act of smiling is contagious, just as laughter is. Viewing states as contagions may seem counter-intuitive but hopefully, by the end of this article, it may lead one to associate them with positive emotions.