Posted by Andrew on 22/7/2015, 10:31 am, in reply to "paruresis is destroying my sons life"
What an extreme worry for you. So very quickly can you tell him, or get him to read this.
1. You are NOT unique; we all thought we were unique until we met others on this Discussion Board or on a workshop.
2. At the moment this condition is controlling you. The first step is to understand that it is due to an anxiety reaction, and so can be unlearnt. Go to our website www.ukpt.org.uk to read all about it.
3. You feel you have come to the end of the road; but that is not the case. Others have been where you are and have come back. Read Gabriel’s feedback here: http://members.boardhost.com/paruresisUK/msg/1385994414.html
4. Now go to your GP and ask to be shown how to self-catheterise. This uses a disposable lubricated sterile catheter that you carry in your pocket; you can then go into a bathroom or a public cubicle, use it to empty your bladder and then throw it away. It means you are no longer “trapped”. This is not intended as a long term solution; only as an insurance while you recover from the condition.
5. Like Gabriel did, get onto our weekend workshop: the next one is in London on Sept 25-27. That way you can start your recovery in a safe way.
In would help to know whereabouts in the UK you are.
Do keep in touch; you can do this on this board, or privately via the email address at the top of this page.
Andrew312
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