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Bit of a silly question but if my constipation is caused by constipation, then if I frequently use laxatives would this just get rid of the sibo?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice or to see if anyone else has dealt with this specific "Gut-Brain" nightmare.
For years, I struggled with severe emetophobia (fear of vomiting). It got so bad that every meal became a high-stress event. I would often end up throwing up during or after meals because my body was in such a state of "fight or flight."
The good news: I’ve finally resolved the vomiting/emetophobia side of things! The bad news: I’m left with what I’m 99% sure is SIBO, and it’s ruining my life in a new way.
The Main Issue: Gas Incontinence / Leaky Gas
Because of the years of stress, I think my gut motility just stopped functioning correctly. Now, I have constant fermentation in my small intestine. The biggest struggle is the "leaky gas." It feels like gas is escaping without me even feeling it or having control over it. It’s created this massive new cycle of anxiety where I’m terrified of the smell in public, which just causes more stress and keeps my gut "frozen."
My Current Protocol:
I’m trying to restart my system using a motility-focused approach:
Ginger Root & Artichoke: Taking these right before sleep to try and trigger the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC).
Peppermint Oil: Taking this before meals to help with the bloating and gas pressure.
Morning Routine: Ginger and peppermint first thing in the morning to get things moving.
Diet: Looking into SIBO-specific protocols to stop the fermentation.
My Questions:
1 Has anyone else had SIBO triggered specifically by a history of mealtime stress or emetophobia?
2 How do you deal with the "Social Anxiety" of gas incontinence? I’m so stressed about it that I’m sure my "Fight or Flight" response is stopping the supplements from working.
3 For those who used Ginger/Artichoke for motility, how long did it take to see a reduction in the "leaky" gas symptoms?

Hey guys I just wanted to make a post because 2 weeks ago I started getting the “who farted” questions from my collegues and my friends which was bothering me quite a lot coz I’m 90% sure they were coming from me . I think I was leaking gas but was unaware of it. I realize that my constipation wad probably the biggest contributing factor to this as I would go for bowel movements maybe every 3 days and when I did go there was a LOT OF stool I’m talking 2-3 days worth of stool in one sitting. Well I went to my gp and he gave me some laxatives (Laxido) started taking those and I’ve been going for a bowel movement every day now although it comes out in small pieces (type 5 stool). I’ve been going work this week and there have been no who farted questions which have been very relieving 😭hoping it stays like this.it happened about 3-4 times last week, but this week 0. Haven’t changed my diet or anything still eating high protein diet. I think what may have led to the gas incontinence is all the stool stuck in my rectum was leading my internal sphincter to become relaxed, and as I wasn’t defecating regularly, that would just build up and build up, which meant trapped gas would be able to escape. It may be a pelvic floor problem too which I may have to go get that checked out by a therapist too. But I just wanted to make this post to let you guys know there is hope, and if anyone is dealing with it please stay strong guys and if anyone wants anyone to speak to who’s dealing with the same problems I’m more than glad to speak to them :)

Hey guys I just wanted to make a post because 2 weeks ago I started getting the “who farted” questions from my collegues and my friends which was bothering me quite a lot coz I’m 90% sure they were coming from me . I think I was leaking gas but was unaware of it. I realize that my constipation wad probably the biggest contributing factor to this as I would go for bowel movements maybe every 3 days and when I did go there was a LOT OF stool I’m talking 2-3 days worth of stool in one sitting. Well I went to my gp and he gave me some laxatives (Laxido) started taking those and I’ve been going for a bowel movement every day now although it comes out in small pieces (type 5 stool). I’ve been going work this week and there have been no who farted questions which have been very relieving 😭hoping it stays like this.it happened about 3-4 times last week, but this week 0. Haven’t changed my diet or anything still eating high protein diet. I think what may have led to the gas incontinence is all the stool stuck in my rectum was leading my internal sphincter to become relaxed, and as I wasn’t defecating regularly, that would just build up and build up, which meant trapped gas would be able to escape. It may be a pelvic floor problem too which I may have to go get that checked out by a therapist too. But I just wanted to make this post to let you guys know there is hope, and if anyone is dealing with it please stay strong guys and if anyone wants anyone to speak to who’s dealing with the same problems I’m more than glad to speak to them :)

Hey guys I just wanted to make a post because 2 weeks ago I started getting the “who farted” questions from my collegues and my friends which was bothering me quite a lot coz I’m 90% sure they were coming from me . I think I was leaking gas but was unaware of it. I realize that my constipation wad probably the biggest contributing factor to this as I would go for bowel movements maybe every 3 days and when I did go there was a LOT OF stool I’m talking 2-3 days worth of stool in one sitting. Well I went to my gp and he gave me some laxatives (Laxido) started taking those and I’ve been going for a bowel movement every day now although it comes out in small pieces (type 5 stool). I’ve been going work this week and there have been no who farted questions which have been very relieving 😭hoping it stays like this.it happened about 3-4 times last week, but this week 0. Haven’t changed my diet or anything still eating high protein diet. I think what may have led to the gas incontinence is all the stool stuck in my rectum was leading my internal sphincter to become relaxed, and as I wasn’t defecating regularly, that would just build up and build up, which meant trapped gas would be able to escape. It may be a pelvic floor problem too which I may have to go get that checked out by a therapist too. But I just wanted to make this post to let you guys know there is hope, and if anyone is dealing with it please stay strong guys and if anyone wants anyone to speak to who’s dealing with the same problems I’m more than glad to speak to them :)