Author Archives: Richard

Am I Recovering?

I like to think that I’m slowly recovering from Paruresis. After all, I’ve been doing all sorts of things that would lead one to believe I am: I’ve been working with a Pee Buddy (Mike) for 35 Days now I’ve … Continue reading

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A Month to Master Breath Hold?

I’ve been practicing Breath Hold in my at-home desensitization for 10 days now (and this is day 34 in my Pee Shy Recovery). 10 days and some days Breath Hold seems to be working, other days, like Yesterday, not so … Continue reading

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A New Breath Hold Technique

It’s day 33 in my Shy Bladder Desensitization. It’s also Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble! I peed a couple of times today with my Pee Buddy present. Sometimes it takes longer for me to go, but I’m not letting time get to … Continue reading

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I’m Picky where I Practice

It’s day 32 in my Desensitization and Pee Shy Recovery! One thing that I find interesting is the fact that I’m pretty picky when it comes to practicing. Like for instance… Yesterday I was in 4 Stores: Walgreens, Michaels, Krogers … Continue reading

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Gradual Exposure Day 31

It’s Tuesday, November 26th 2013, and my goal for this week is already finished! YAAAAAAH! I have already successfully entered 3 public bathrooms, and stood at 3 urinals for 3 whole minutes! And that’s Amazing for me! Because I am … Continue reading

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Pee Shy Recovery Day 30

One Month into my quest for Shy Bladder Recovery, and where do I stand? I stand with a bunch of Successes, as well as an equal amount of Failures! But I should clarify they’re not really failures, just bumps along … Continue reading

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Urinal Field Work Day 29

Today is Sunday. The 29th Day of my Paruresis Desensitization. I’ve spent plenty of time peeing in front of my Pee Buddy Mike at home, and now have started my field work: Public Bathrooms! My Goal is Simple: I only … Continue reading

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28 Days Later…

28 Days into my Paruresis Recovery, and where do I stand? At a toilet with my Pee Buddy (Mike) directly behind me! :) As always! That’s a major step for me that has become easier and easier to deal with. … Continue reading

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Gradual Exposure Therapy Day 27

Not much new to talk about today, I peed with my Pee Buddy Mike all day with no problems. I did attempt to hold my breath (Breath Hold) for most of them, but I’m not very good at it. I … Continue reading

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My Public Bathroom Goals

One of my goals this week is to enter 2 public restrooms, not to pee, but to just stand there at the urinals for 3 full minutes to desensitize. It doesn’t sound like much. Doesn’t sound like a long time. … Continue reading

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