Is it normal that high stress makes me need to crap?

When I get high stress I need to go to the bathroom. I crap soft and it comes out fast. It doesn't happen usually anymore, but it did frequently back during stressful times. And that's when this first started happening out of no where. So is this normal?

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Based on 33 votes (23 yes)
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  • dappled

    Yeah, this is quite a common reaction to high stress. Burglars often crap in the house they're robbing. Some people see it as a mark of disrespect or a taunt, but it's actually because of the high tension involved.

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    • Mando

      Burglars do that? Yet they're concerned about leaving fingerprints?

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      • dappled

        Yeah, it's weirdly common. When my next door neighbour was burgled they left a dirty message in their big glass trifle bowl. Someone at work got one on the bedsheets.

        It must have DNA in it but the police can't really investigate all the burglaries. They just give you a note or something so you can claim on the insurance.

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        • Mando

          Maybe the cops are avoiding sampling the evidence. Scandalous.

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    • pantyrose

      lmao!

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  • howaminotmyself

    Stress sometimes makes your body produce chemicals that can throw off the balance in your digestive system. This will often give you an upset stomach. It can range from the feeling of butterflies, wanting to vomit, to diarrhea. It's normal but if it becomes excessive you should find ways to reduce your stress.

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  • Maya05

    Stress can effect your body in a lot of ways. Making you have to go poo is one possible option. I know a couple of people who have similar problems when under a lot of stress.

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