Fear - it's something we all know too well. It whispers doubts, magnifies risks, and convinces us to stay where it's safe. But here's the truth: the more you avoid what you fear, the more power that fear gains over you. The real secret? Do what you fear, and your fear disappears. It sounds simple, almost a cliché, but it's one of the most powerful ...

We all have that one thing. Maybe a project, a phone call, a form to fill out, or a dream we swore we'd start chasing. It sits there in the back of our minds, waiting. Days pass, then months. Sometimes years. The longer we put it off, the heavier it seems to become. At first, the delay feels harmless. "I'll get to it tomorrow." Tomorrow becomes nex...

Living with paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) can feel incredibly isolating. It's one of those hidden conditions that affects daily life in big ways. Yet most people have never even heard of it. When you finally build up the courage to speak to a health professional, it can be very disappointing if you leave without the support or understanding you ...

"The British Medical Journal have recently published "Exploring paruresis ('shy bladder syndrome') and factors that may contribute to it: a cross-sectional UK survey study". The study was carried out in 2024 by the School of Medicine, Swansea University. We were particularly pleased to note that the conclusion and recommendations of the study mirro...

For those who remember life before the internet, information came from newspapers, libraries, magazines, encyclopaedias, and writing letters to ask for information. This worked for most topics, but not for paruresis, which was rarely mentioned, leaving many people with the condition feeling isolated. Then came social media and mobile phones, which ...