Do you suffer from the iron cage that is Paruresis? If so, there are 2 things you really should know:

For starters, this condition isn’t just haunting you—did you know that more than seventeen million (yes, million!) people live with this distressing disorder?…and

It can be alleviated!

Paruresis is also recognized by various terms including shy bladder, shy kidneys, stage fright, fear of peeing, urophobia, shyness, and psychogenic urinary retention. This stress and social anxiety occurs whenever a person enters a public restroom, but is unable to “go to the bathroom” because he feels that other people can see or hear him. Incredibly challenging to live in fact. Also, situations such as being in a moving vehicle, such as an airplane or a bus, can prevent a person from being able to urinate.

Paruresis is certainly not something to be ashamed of. Did you know that around 7% of the population is affected by the disorder? The thing is, because it’s so embarrassing, people are reluctant to discuss it and it’s never rectified. It can also be harmful to your health. Many victims abstain from drinking for hours and hours at a time, just so they can stay away from public restrooms. Avoiding the bathroom for such long periods of time puts great strain on the bladder and kidneys, and can lead to illness and infection. Kidney stones and cystitis are certainly something to be careful of.

A delay before urinating in public places is perfectly natural… it’s a natural survival response: we are vulnerable when urinating and therefore need to make sure the environment is safe before proceeding. However, for paruresis victims, the delay creates anxiety, making their ability to use the bathroom even more difficult. As a result, the brain considers the area “unsafe.” This causes the internal sphincter to close and urination is no longer possible.

Paruresis can have an extremely limiting effect on a person’s daily life, well-being and self-confidence. Continuing sufferers of the condition may avoid traveling long distances, just to avoid potentially distressing situations.

Shy bladder syndrome can often be traced back to a bathroom experience that caused a lot of stress and anxiety. From that point on, the individual simply couldn’t ‘go’. However, the vast majority of people with paruresis blame it on a different traumatic event that usually occurred in their early teen years. Some form of teasing, bullying, or bullying while trying to use the bathroom is commonly the root cause.

The power of the unconscious mind is undeniable. To treat paruresis, you need a retraining. Fortunately for those who suffer from the condition, this is possible.

There is a solution to cure a psychological condition like Paruresis; Hypnotherapy. It is the key to unlocking your unconscious mind and retraining it so that you feel relaxed and calm in public restroom situations. Imagine being able to stand with two men on either side of you, do your job, and go on your way with confidence and your head held high. It’s time for you to heal. It’s time to get your life back.