How To Treat Bladder Shyness

Millions of people all over the world suffer from paruresis (a shy bladder).  This problem can be anything from an irritation to a big problem.

Firstly, people who suspect they have a shy bladder will wonder if they really have a medical condition.  Those with this illness will have a hard time passing urine in public bathrooms.

Anyone who is experiencing this issue can use the following tips to help their bladder shyness:

-  Drink less fluid if the sufferer is going to a place where they may need to use a public restroom.

-  Don't ignore the problem.  Doing so will not make it go away.

-  Don't focus too much on the problem as this may make it worse.

-  Talking things over with a trusted friend or family member sometimes helps.  Sufferers can also opt to see a counselor.

-  Go to a restroom when one does not need to urinate and try to get used to the environment.  Take the time to think about how many people use public restrooms and nothing bad happens to them.

Getting Professional Help for Bladder Shyness

The above tips will help those who have a mild problem.  However, a small percentage of sufferers will find that nothing works.

In this situation, it is time to see a medical professional.  The first stop should be to the sufferer's regular doctor.  The doctor will examine the patient and make sure that the bladder shyness is not a symptom of another condition. 

If the doctor does diagnose bladder shyness, he or she will recommend that the patient see a psychiatrist.  The therapist will assess the severity of the problem and start treating it with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).

CBT is when a person is taught to recognize an emotional problem and taught how to change their behaviors towards that problem.  While this treatment method is effective, it is also time consuming.  In many cases, it will take months to see results.

For this reason, many people turn to hypnotism for their shy bladder problem.  The results of this treatment type vary.  Some swear by hypnotism while others claim it doesn't work.  The only way to determine whether or not it does work is to try it out.

Having a shy bladder can be embarrassing.  However, with some time and patience the right treatment method can help resolve this issue.