Author Archives: Richard

Fluid Loading Makes Me Happy

There’s got to be something in the water, because this “Fluid Loading” thing is blowing my mind!!! I wanted to go to the mall to Fluid Load, but I’m running out of time. I had to run a few errands … Continue reading

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That’s a No Go!

Funny how the entire day yesterday, I had planned on using the bathroom at the steak house. I had failed miserably in using it the year before (my last visit). And this time, I told myself that I would enter … Continue reading

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Cabin Fever

This has been a very crazy week. I’ve not left the house in 3 full days. Finally the “Snow Emergency Level” is being lifted at midnight and we can now drive on the roads again (without getting a ticket)… YES! … Continue reading

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Don’t Compare Yourself

Some friends drop over Yesterday. We order Pizza, Play Games, and do a lot of Drinking! Yahooo! Tom suddenly blurts out “I need to Pee!” (He proudly proclaims it to the World) So he goes to the small bathroom next … Continue reading

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Pee Buddy Advice

So I thought that I’d take a moment to go over some Pee Buddy, Tips, Tricks, Pointers and Advice that has helped me out along the path to recovery. Having Paruresis is NOT fun! But keeping your Shy Bladder a … Continue reading

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Already Thinking about the Plane

In one week, I’ll be in Vegas! Which means, more Airports, More Planes, More Anxious Nervous Time! Yep, just like Paruretics do, I’m already thinking about those wonderful Green Bathrooms in the sky. Cramped little Johns, Slanted Ceilings, Folding Doors, … Continue reading

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Fluid Loading Works

It’s 3:30 p.m. I’m Fluid Loading. I’ve drank over 32 oz. of water and I haven’t peed in an hour. I’m getting ready to leave the house soon with Mike (my Pee Buddy). We are heading to Costco and I’m … Continue reading

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Shy Bladder Recovery Day 68

I was hoping to get out of the house today to Desensitize at the Mall, but Mother Nature had other plans. It Snowed! Again! A Lot! Here’s the Proof… I don’t know why we’re getting so much snow this year, … Continue reading

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Can I Really Do This?

2013 is OVER! I’m happy about that. But now, 2014 begins, and so does the FUN! I Face My Demons! It’s funny because everything I see and hear reminds me once again that I’m a Paruretic and that I live … Continue reading

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New Years 2014 Goals

I’ll be brief with this post, I have a habit of rambling. Now that 2013 is ending (Goodbye Paruresis), and I’ve made tons of progress so far, I’m going to push my limits. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone … Continue reading

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