The real emotions associated with gallbladder issues

Dealing with the emotions associated with gallbladder issues can feel like a full-time job you never actually applied for. Most of us think of the gallbladder as just a tiny, pear-shaped sac that sits under the liver, quietly doing its job of storing bile until we eat a burger. But if you've ever dealt with gallstones or inflammation, you know it's so much more than a digestive aid. There's a weirdly deep connection between that little organ and how we feel mentally and emotionally. ...

April 27, 2026 · 7 min · Kelley Lam