Author Archives: Richard

So I had a candid talk with my best friend Mike (Non-Paruretic) yesterday about being my Pee Buddy. Remember his quote a while back “You want me to Watch you Pee?“ That’s him! Anyway I told him all the things … Continue reading →

If you have Paruresis and you want to begin recovery, then take my advice: Write about it! Grab a pen and a note pad (or a laptop or tablet) and put your feelings down. Spill your Guts! Write about your … Continue reading →

I’m fearful of bathrooms and I’m scared of what other guys will think of me. I need to keep saying to myself “What’s the worst possible thing that could happen?” Really! What’s the WORST case scenario? Think about it… Let’s … Continue reading →

I’m in the Kitchen eating breakfast and my roommate Mike walks in. We’re chit-chatting about Haunted Cornfields and how I’d love to go to one, but it’s an hour away! “And you know that’s an awfully long drive for someone … Continue reading →

I am fully aware of the fact that to overcome your fears, you need to face them. One of my biggest fears is stepping foot in any public bathroom (even if I know they have a single user bathroom). I … Continue reading →

Why am I so obsessed about what other people are thinking? Why does it scare me so badly that they’ll laugh at me, humiliate me, and think less of me as a man? This type of thinking is so irrational … Continue reading →

Avoidance, Avoidance, Avoidance Boy Do I Hate You! I go see the Movie “Rush” today. Great movie! I really liked it. However, about halfway into the movie my Large Cherry Slushie started talking to me. I needed to Pee! So … Continue reading →

I used to work in this local store that had a single user bathroom that locked! (would I work anywhere else?) I could pee in there with no problems, unless there was someone in the stockroom directly on the other … Continue reading →

It’s been estimated that about 7% of the population (around 22 million Americans) have some sort of Paruresis. Paruresis is the medical term for Shy Bladder Syndrome, or as most people will say “Pee Shy“. Paruresis is people that have … Continue reading →

If you read any of my posts on here, you’ll see something pretty striking: I feel like a victim! You’ll hear me beat myself up over “WHY ME?“ “It’s Not Fair!” “I’m Not Normal!” “Why Did it Happen to ME?” … Continue reading →