My first real clear memory was when I was a little over the age of 3 and it was an embarassing moment at the time. I really was afraid of using the toilet so I went number two in my diaper, which was a very private thing. I was old enough to talk and understand that it was wrong, but I was just afraid of potty training. One day my mom had to go to some appointment so she had to drop me off at one of her friend's houses who I had never met. At some point I pooped and I remember trying to hide because I didn't want my diaper changed by a stranger, but eventually she did change me. I don't know why, but seventeen years later this memory has come back to me and now I am really uncomfortable with diapers. Every time I hear the word it bothers me, every time I see kids with them it makes me unconfortable, and every time I see comercials with them on T.V. I leave the room. I can't even say the word diaper to people. How do I overcome this fear, Have you ever heard of anything like this?
2007-05-01 18:42:25 · 4 answers · asked by J.D.P 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Apparently Your fear is not all that uncommon. It has to do with a fear of intimacy and physical contact. I wore flannel nappies which were washed each day and hung out to dry. So I guess I grew up looking at them as if they were some kind of 'sail' on a ship.
During My career in Nursing I have changed more than My fair share of nappies/diapers. I have no problem with them. Have You ever done any volunteer work at a Nursing Home? See if that wont help You to get over Your phobia.
2007-05-01 18:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of this, but I'm not a psychiatrist/psychologist.
I don't see a real problem with this unless/until you have a child. As a result, it MIGHT be a good idea to see someone about this. I have no idea if this is something really serious - but it couldn't hurt to check. heck , ask your normal doctor.
2007-05-02 01:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ray M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, honey. Get over it. I had two kids pooping in diapers till they were three and a half. I'm sure it's well forgotten by everyone but you.
2007-05-02 01:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So quit wearing them.
2007-05-02 01:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by ideamanbmg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋