HYPNOTHERAPY AND HYPNOSIS FOR SHY BLADDER (Parureses - the inability to urinate in the pressence of others)
If you are unable to or find it difficult to urinate in front of others you suffer from Shy Bladder. It is unfortunately a very common symptom of social anxiety in men and sometimes women.
Men with Shy bladder find it very difficult to relieve themselves in front of other men. In public toilets and at work this is particularly difficult. They will often choose to use a cubicle or avoid going altogether. They will go to extreme lengths to avoid these situation and this avoidance leads to severe discomfort and stress. Research suggests that in excess of 4 million people suffering from this in the UK alone.
If you find it difficult to urinate in public toilets or in front of others you suffer from Shy Bladder. It is unfortunately a very common symptom of social anxiety in men and sometimes women. This can lead to feelings of shame, unhappiness and lonliness, but you will not reveal your secret.
Millions of British people suffer with shy bladder, or paruresis. Shy bladder can severely hinder you life.
"Shy bladder is considered a social phobia because the person who has it knows it's irrational,"
because they could not find a 'safe' bathroom. Unless you've experienced it, it is difficult to understand.
People shy bladder get anxious and fear that others may be watching, listening, or waiting. It is a classic mind-body problem.
No one likes public toilets over the comfort of home, but for most people, if you've have to go, you just have to. It may not be pleasant, but it is certainly not frightening. So why feel afraid?
While some shy bladder suffers ‘paruretics’ trace their first symptoms to a particularly anxiety-provoking toilet training experience, the vast majority blame a specific, traumatic event in early adolescence.
To keep from feeling that anxiety again, the person avoids public bathrooms, a behaviour which ultimately becomes ingrained. Eventually, it's no longer a choice. The person is physically unable to urinate in public.
While both sexes are susceptible to paruresis, "nine of 10 are men.
The consequence of shy bladder can be devastating, you feel you're the only one who has it, you come to the conclusion that you're crazy, and quite often you become depressed."
People with shy bladder ‘paruresis’ are isolated and feel ashamed and so they do not seek help. One-quarter of paruretics also suffer additional/associated problems such as depression or panic attacks.
Treatment
Shy bladder is actually relatively easy to treat. Analytical Therapy, typically 8 -12 This condition is endured mainly by men and is a phobia which is aggravated during periods of stress. Analytical Therapy can help you to overcome this problem so that you can move forward and start to truely enjoy your life. Don't suffer any longer. Give Denise a call on 01745 331996.