Hello,

My name is Ben and I'm 28. I had a brain bleed from being born premature and have some developmental and learning disabilities. In addition, I got diagnosed with autism and tourette's syndrome 2 years ago after I lost my job.

Anyway, because of my medical conditions I have trouble knowing I need to go to the bathroom until Im almost having a bladder or bowel accidents or Im already having an accident. At night I don't get the signals for either at all. I tried therapies, a bedwetting nasal spray medication, some overactive bladder medications, and bedwetting alarms growing up, but they diddn't help either.

So, Im embarrassed to admit I've always had to wear GoodNItes (pull ups) during the day and use a bathroom reminder timer to help prevent accidents. I'm even more embarrassed to admit I had to switch to these bulky tape on medical diaper things in high school. (my problem being a preemie is Im too small for Depends so when GoodNites stopped working at night, In unfortunately had to switch to nighttime medical diapers.)

It helps me a lot knowing their is a group of people who have the same issues.

Hi Sarah! Yes it isn't always an easy discussion to have, even with people close to you so hope this pages helps :)

It must've been difficult to navigate your teenage years with this problem, can't relate there but can say don't over stress about not being accepted when it comes to dating. Some people just can't handle it and if they can't see past it then it's their loss. I've had past relationships not work out because of it but someone who likes you for who you are will be worth the wait, probably stating the obviousbut hope you find some help here :)

Hi Sarah, I'm Sarah too. And the reason I saw your post is because I'm a bedwetter as well. I'm actually trying the alarm now! Doing ok but it's actually just woken me up at 2am.
Well done for posting :)

Sarah, For some reason the alarm never worked for me. I tried it when I was like 12 with an alarm connected to my GoodNites, then again as an adult, tried onewhere where the sensor connected to my diaper. For some reason it just made me tired and after months my mind never got "trained" to wake up.

Hi, I'm new here too, so far it seems really friendly and positive. I'm 19. I've have always had problems waking up to go to the loo, mostly I don't and so I have to wear diapers at night. It's not every single night, it's about half the time. It's worse if I am stressed or tired.

I've tried lots of things to get better, but during the summer I want to try again maybe with alarms and I have an appointment with a nurse next week.

In the day I definitely need the loo more often than most people, maybe ten times a day, and it's usually urgent. Usually I can manage but I still have leaks or accidents if I can't wait or find anywhere to go etc.

I've been like this all my life, it's super embarrassing but I hope I can maybe help other people with this issue and get support here too.

I agree, it's really frustrating and embarrassing. Like I personally feel like the only one who still has to wear diapers at night even though I know thats not true.

Sarah, this is such a challenge, but you can survive. I have had overactive bladder for over 30 years. I began to use protection in my late 40s and finally diapers for overnight, I was waking up 3-4 times per night to get up and go to the bathroom because of overactive bladder. Once I made the decision to wear and use my diapers at night I wake up so much more rested. I still wake up if I need to pee, but can use my diaper and go right back to sleep. I have used cloth in the past, but am using Seni Super Plus from Amazon now and very rarely have any leaks. I use a combination of tape on diapers and pullups during the day and that has really removed a lot of stress from my life! My wife has been super supportive as well.