It's the most childish thing, but if I'm not in close proximity to a restroom, I feel like I'm going to piss on myself. I haven't been able to hold my bladder for more then 6 hours (unless I'm asleep) because of it.
It's been like this for 8 months now, and it's so stupid. I'm afraid to leave the house because I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my bladder for as long as I'll be out. I goto the bathroom before I leave to go anywhere and I'm always thinking about it, even when I'm at home.
I know I could hold my bladder for longer but something just keeps going on that makes me think I'm going to piss myself.
Does anyone know whats wrong, or what I could do to stop it? Is it psychological or medical? It's kinda taking over my life :( I'm afraid to go on trips with my school and even goto events, like dances, because of it.
2007-09-26 13:48:20 · 4 answers · asked by link45683 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It could be anxiety but it also could be a medical condition effecting your bladder. You should talk to your doctor, because it sounds like the bladder condition may be causing the anxiety and there may be medications that will help.
One other note 6 hours is about normal, but if you find yourself needing to urinate more than 6-8 times a day you may have an overactive bladder. I'm borderline since I had my son, but it doesn't bother me because just about everywhere you go now adays has a bathroom, but I can see how it could cause anxiety because I am always making sure I know where the bathroom is wherever we go!
2007-09-26 15:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Reba 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've developed a phobia concerning urinating. Do not fear. Phobias can be overcome. Find a therapist, and he/she will slowly desensitize you from this fear. Then you will once again lead a normal life with no worries or fears. It works.
2007-09-26 14:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it a medical problem you need to get to a doctor soon as possible it maybe a enlarged prostate
2007-09-26 14:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by mzprincesslady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not retarded, It is just a type of anxiety. Talk to your doctor about it before you become totally housebound and afraid to go anywhere at all.
2007-09-26 13:51:46 · answer #4 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋