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Paruresis Help

Drug Testing Pee Shy Scare

I used to work in this store that had a great bathroom for people with Paruresis. It was a single user bathroom (although coed) that actually had 2 stalls in it. We labeled one stall for the Men, and the … Continue reading

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I Can’t Remember Peeing

It’s a very weird thing to think about. It’s a weird fact to admit. But I don’t ever recall peeing when I was young. Younger! Ever! Peeing in School that is! How odd is that? All through Grade School, all … Continue reading

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I Don’t Drink Much

If I know I’m going out for the night, I’ll plan ahead. I make sure that I don’t drink much prior to the event. The last thing I need is to down a 32 ounce soda and then head out … Continue reading

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Pee Shy Friendly

If so many people are affected with Shy Bladder Syndrome, then why aren’t businesses more Pee Shy Friendly? Hasn’t a CEO or some Corporate Big Wig ever had Paruresis? If so, they would know and understand and be compassionate towards … Continue reading

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Why do People Pee in Groups?

Why is it when one person says “I’m going pee“, that other people will chime in “Oh, I’ll go too!“ Why do people feel the urge to pee with friends? Why is peeing a social event? Women do it all … Continue reading

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I Can’t Pee In There!

If there’s one thing I dread, it’s walking into a bathroom and seeing what I see. You never know what to expect. First of all, it takes a lot of courage and discomfort on my part just to even get … Continue reading

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A Life Without Paruresis

I can’t even imagine what life would be without Paruresis. I can only dream. If I had one wish in life, it would be to cure myself of this horrible disorder and shame. Those without Paruresis do not know what … Continue reading

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Maui Condo of Fear

Back in February I went on my 4th Vacation to Hawaii (Maui). My plan is to one day live there. I love it… Well, this last trip filled me with a fear that I had never known before. The second … Continue reading

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Paruresis Awareness

It’s been a while since I’ve written, but it’s never left my mind. Paruresis is always there! I’ve had a lot of things happen in the last year, but curing Paruresis is not one of them. I still have a … Continue reading

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A Line out the Bathroom Door

I get a text today. It’s from my good friend Kay. It says “Let’s to go P.F. Chang’s and a Movie tonight“. Not allowing my Paruresis to handcuff me anymore than it does, I quickly text back “Sure“. That’s when … Continue reading

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