Hi AR-19
What an upsetting experience, being forced out of a cubicle; no wonder that leaves you jittery. It may help to work out the odds of it happening again, especially in safe public toilets like shopping malls etc?
As forgoing a number 2. I assume it is that you want to speak to the GP about? Don't try to do the GP's job for him/her. Just describe what is happening, and be clear about the separation between your conscious wish i.e. to void, and the fact that the body does not co-operate. What I hope the GP would do is refer you to a Clinical Psychologist for CBT. He/she can help you to recognise and deal with thoughts and beliefs that are interfering with normal behaviour and also help you to practice desensitisation in a very safe and gentle way.
If the referral hits a waiting list, and if you can afford to, you could go direct to any counselling therapist who provides CBT for anxiety based conditions.
Have a think, and get back to me. Or if this forum feels too public, you can contact me on the support email address. Then we can try to move forward together on this
Cheers
Andrew
3 years 5 months ago