Refer to, and read the extremely short article posted under the following link:
http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/anxietypanic/a/pee.htm
I was not cognizant that this was actually a disorder. I personally, although a much less severe type, display symptoms of this disorder. As mentioned in the article, the degree of the disorder that I display is more of an inconvenience; at times, I can literally stand in front of urinal without peeing for a solid minute before I'm actually able to go. Apparently, this is a very common issue, for men in particular; some people, again more so men, suffer much worse from this type of anxiety.
While I can certainly sympathize with other people having this issue, I don't really agree with the suggested methods of overcoming it. In the article, it is mentioned that some dudes actually carry around personal catheters because it's more comfortable than making use of the public restroom.
Another method mentioned was to undergo what we psychologists call 'systematic desensitization'. All this means is that the object or set of conditions resulting in sufficient anxiety to not let one pee, must be slowly and incrementally made normal. For this type of anxiety, this involves bring a person, presumably of the same sex, closer and closer to the person trying to pee as they are peeing. This is, as I'm sure most guys would agree, a violation of Man Law despite the disorder. Surely, there are less invasive ways of overcoming the stressful event of peeing while others are present.
Does anybody else have this issue? What are your thoughts?
This should probably be an article/blog posting instead of the Forum.
Nonetheless, I had no idea this was actually a disorder. These days though everything is a disorder and there is a pill for everything. How come the solution to this isn't just a pill?
At times I have had this problem, but its mainly because I sort of had to go and then it won't come out, so I start to feel like an idiot making it worse. Overall, I can't really say this is a problem for me in particular, especially if I am comfortable with my surroundings.
Since there is not pill (Yet!), my solution would be to just convince yourself your in a private place. Basically lie to yourself.
Women are just as likely to suffer from Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis) as men. Many find it hard to urinate in bathrooms when others are present, or they simply avoid using public restrooms altogether.
Some women put up with their problem, diminishing its importance in their lives or developing daily routines to accommodate it.
But those with more severe symptoms might not be able to produce a urine specimen on demand as a prerequisite to being hired or stayed employed. Others become house-bound.
The lines that often form at womens' restrooms only heighten the problem for the female paruretic. Those who cannot use a stall have limited options: retain their urine until they find a "safe" bathroom, self-catherization, or perhaps running out to the wilds to find an uninhabited spot.
Recovery is possible but, like almost everything else, requires practice, commitment, and hard work. Help is available on the website of the International Paruresis Association's (nonprofit organization) website at www.paruresis.org.
Women with Shy Bladder Syndrome can benefit by visiting the following website: www.bathroomsmakemenervous.com