Hi all,
I am the mother of a 17 year old who still struggles with bedwetting 4-5 times a week. He is very discouraged and this has obviously taken a big toll on his self esteem. My son is being recruited to play baseball in college. As much as this should be an exciting time for him, the fact that he still has trouble at night, makes this exciting time even more stressful for him. There are camps that college coaches have asked him to attend in the summer. At the camps they look at all the players who are on there recruitment list. My son is very anxious about being with a strange roommate at the camps, let alone college. He recently said he did not want to go away to school. His dream for his whole life was to play baseball in college and I know he is just saying this because he is afraid to go to school because of his bedwetting. If he truly did not want to go away to school that would be fine with me but I know he feels like he can't. I try to encourage him but I also understand his fears especially because I know teens can be mean. He is especially sensitive about this issue right now because one of his "friends" recently found out and let's just say he has been anything BUT understanding. Needless to say this kid was never a true friend anyway but my son is going through a tough time and needs extra encouragement. I was wondering if any of you dealt with bedwetting in college and how you handled the situation. If you could give me some feedback so I can pass on suggestions and encouragement to my son that would be great. Thanks!!