Category Archives: Paruresis Help

Here’s something I often wonder about; If I practice Breath Hold (BH) each and every time that I pee… Will I become dependent upon it? I mean, if I hold my breath long enough, where I get to the point … Continue reading →

This week, like the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the same goal for Public Bathroom Desensitization: Enter a Public Bathroom and stand at a Urinal for 3 full minutes. I have to do this 3 times a week in … Continue reading →

This is funny. I really contemplated not putting this online, I mean, it’s EMBARRASSING and I look crazy! For real! But then I thought, I’ve already admitted being Pee Shy to the World, and that’s about as embarrassing as you … Continue reading →

Ahh, the logic of a Paruretic! It’s this kind of thinking that drives me crazy. Today is Tuesday, Movie Day. My friends and I all go to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The problem is, it’s a long … Continue reading →

It’s day 51 in my Shy Bladder Desensitization, and day 27 in my Breath Hold Practice. I’ve been alternating between using a Pee Buddy to pee at home, and using Breath Hold otherwise. Some days it really feels like Breath … Continue reading →

You know you’re still deep in Paruresis when you’re turning down Concerts! Kay asks me the other day if I want to see one of my favorite bands playing. I DO! I REALLY, REALLY DO! But… The event is an … Continue reading →

It’s Day 47 in my Recovery. It’s been snowing all day. Roads are horrible. Very few cars go by… Welcome to Winter Wonderland! I figure there’s a foot of snow on my patio (and it hasn’t stopped yet). Take a … Continue reading →

I wonder if recording my daily progress is boring to some… I suppose it is. But then again, it’s not for you, it’s for me! This is my recovery, as slow as it is. These are the steps, thoughts, actions, … Continue reading →

It’s 47 Days into my Shy Bladder Recovery and I met one more of my Bathroom Goals today. I did some running around, actually went to 5 places and a Restaurant/Bar for Dinner (incredible Burger & Onion Rings). While we’re … Continue reading →

46 Days into my Desensitization and I still find my Public Bathroom Goals difficult to obtain (even though I have accomplished them ALL as of yet). I only ask myself to walk into 3 Public Bathrooms a week, and to … Continue reading →