Urinary Incontinence Support Group

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from one's body. It is often temporary, and it almost always results from an underlying medical condition. Stress, functional, and urge incontinence are the most common forms. Share with other support group members and learn from their stories and experiences.

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deleted_user 10/09/2010

I added a new group, Shy bladder. While not strictly incontinence-related, it can lead to episodes of incontinence, when you are unable to use a public restroom for any reason. In my case, even if I do get to a public restroom on time, I have difficulties using it, especially if there are other people there. I wonder if anyone else deals with this.

lotusladell 02/27/2017

I have a huge issue with this, even in my own home...I have to use a certain bathroom. I avoid going to shopping events to avoid using the pubic bathrooms. This has caused me a lot of anxiety and discomfort..Im wondering what I can do about it...

nicolas2 03/09/2017

I have a good book on this:

"Shy Bladder Syndrome" by S, Seifer, G.. Zgourides, J. Himle, N, Pickering
New Harbinger Publications Inc, USA
2001

You may have it? - there may be other books, but there is not a lot written or spoken about this scourge, which can affect both adults & kids. of all ages and genders.

nicolas2 03/09/2017

There is an International Paruresis Association listed in the book, & other contacts of the authors.
http://www.paruresis.org and http://www.shybladder.org.
The books positive sub title is: ¬Your step-by-step guide to overcoming paruresis"
The authors are all medics at work in the subject.

onlyafool123 06/29/2017

Pretty much what these people said you need to do gradual exposure somewhere really easy then step it up hope this helps greetings.

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