Any time I go out and am in an anxiety inducing scenario (school, work, etc.), I get bad stomach problems which is very embarrassing such as involuntary passing gas. I feel so embarrassed because I literally can’t control it, and I know it’s caused by anxiety because the moment I get home and feel “safe” my gas problems disappear? Its this cycle of anxiety causing gas and then the gas causing me to have more anxiety.

Does anyone relate and/ or have advise? I tried different gas X and it worked with a higher dose, but I ended up getting constipated or diarrhea and nausea which wasn’t worth it after dealing with that for so long. Also the gas isn’t caused by me needing to shit per say because it happens even when I already shat or if I have nothing to shit out (I’ll try and there’s nothing but I’m not constipated)

If you relate, did anxiety meds help? My psychiatrist was reluctant to prescribe it since I’m “young” (20 yo) but I might ask again if it will help because this issue has been ruining my life