Do antidepressants really help with IBS?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been suffering from IBS-D for a year now. I think it started because of stress (toxic job, dog died, grandad died, applying for a visa, moving to another country and leaving my family behind) + it became much worse after Covid.

I’ve been trying lots of different medications but nothing seems to be working.

I’ve heard a lot that many people find antidepressants a good remedy for IBS.

Has anyone tried them and can share their experience? I mostly am scared of the side effects and don’t want to heal the gut but then hurt my other organs. But then again I don’t know much about it.

So please share your opinion. Thank you!