Posted by John M on 30/1/2009, 4:41 pm
Greetings to you all and respect for your struggle! I haven't used this site for a while. I discovered it a couple of years ago and I went on the Beginners and Advanced workshops in Manchester, led by Andrew and Andy and they were fantastic. Not only did my paruresis improve but I had a good time as well, so I can't recommend them enough.
I am 57 and have battled with paruresis for most of my life. It is much better these days but my present concern is about long-term physical damage. When I was much younger, teens and early 20s, I sometimes coped by forcing it, when I was really desperate. I knew it wasn't good for my body and I eventually gave up doing that. However, I suspect that I did some permanent damage, which I am feeling at the moment in the form of aches and pains. If it continues I will go and get a referral to a urologist, but I don't have a lot of faith in doctors. Up to now I haven't found them much use.
Do any of you have any information about long-term physical effects of paruresis? It feels like a long shot, but I would appreciate any contributions.
Regards,
John1070
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