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Changes in stool color, consistency, and regularity can definitely be a bit alarming, but it’s good you’ve already done some tests with your doctor to rule out major issues. When everything checks out normal in tests, focus on your diet and lifestyle might actually help. Stool color can change with diet; green stools can result from consuming lots of leafy vegetables, or food dyes and sometimes rapid transit time through the intestines. Yellowish stool can be due to a high-fat diet. The bloating and crampy feeling, combined with these changes, could possibly be due to a functional gastrointestinal disorder, like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is strongly correlated with stress and diet changes. Try maintaining a food diary to keep track of what you’re eating and note if certain foods seem to trigger these changes more than others. Reduce intake of highly processed or fatty foods, which can contribute to irregular stool appearance. Also, continue with fiber, but ensure you’re not suddenly increasing your intake too rapidly, as that can also cause bloating and cramping. For ongoing peace of mind, consider consulting a gastroenterologist. They can provide a more nuanced view of your symptoms and help you manage them. In the meantime, mindfulness practices or stress management techniques can also be beneficial, since you mentioned stress eating. If at any point you notice red or black stool with no dietary reason (like beets or iron supplements), or experience significant abdominal pain, weight loss, or other concerning symptoms, seek immediate medical attention to rule out more serious conditions. Remember, dietary and lifestyle changes take time to show effects, so give your body some time to adapt.