Stress,anxiety,and depression was why I did biofeedback and also am on mental meds. I feel for myself that it takes all my mental strength to fight through daily pain that I have a hard time handling other issues. Right now I am going through stressful life events again and I do see the connection. Unfortunatly life can't be stress free but I try to do what I can to keep it less and also learn to cope with the stress in a calmer manner. I also don't know the cause of my conditions which adds stress and anxiety intself. Just trying to stay in the day ad not worry too much about the what if's of the future. That is easier said then done I know. I hope you feel better