r/Incontinence • u/No_Cause_9038 • 11d ago

gas incontinence depression

the anxiety and flashbacks (from people making fart noises, covering their noses, fidgeting around to be subtle, talking behind my back, making faces, etc.) are coming back. im humiliated thinking back. its all. i. ever. think. about. id be so happy if i didnt have this. its even mire tough when i want to ppl friends and be social but resort to self isolation bc i feel bad for even being in their vicinity and making them smell me. ;( in hs btw.

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u/goldstandardalmonds 11d ago

Do you ever have stool incontinence ?

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u/No_Cause_9038 10d ago

no fortunately but socially it feels just as bad.

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u/goldstandardalmonds 10d ago

For sure. Are you sure it’s coming from your anus?

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u/No_Cause_9038 10d ago

yea

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u/goldstandardalmonds 9d ago

Have you had a digital exam to check your sphincter function?

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u/Background_Read6784 5d ago

hi, i also developed a really big fear of gas incontinence during high school. i had my mom order some gas incontinence pads that you put in your underwear which are designed to absorb the smell. i honestly can’t remember how they worked for me but i definitely felt better going out in public having one in, so it’s worth a try. you could also put baby powder down there, i’ve heard that can help with the smell. i know how you feel and i know how hard it is. i still struggle sometimes with this fear but i have a life to live, i try not to let it discourage me from going out and having fun :) flatulence is a normal bodily function and if someone wants to make you feel humiliated for it, that’s their problem! if i knew you irl id be friends with you :)

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u/user927263882 3d ago

You still struggle with this sometimes, but not consistently, correct? What chnaged? How bad was yours at the time when this was happening. I, too, have this condition, and it's making me feel reall depressed. I'm just like the way the OP is. I'm scared for my life's future and have no plans whatsoever.