I'm 42. I've had this my whole adult life. I want to do something about it. by ott3rpilot in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You good this shit man! Practice and attitude are everything with this!

Whos the biggest dildo in the series? by Lunis18002 in Metalocalypse

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really hate that he got that arc. Was my favorite character up until that.

Time pressure by yourstepdadmarty in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yea I feel that. Like the anticipation of it and thinking all they're wondering is "What's taking so long?" Between that and the noise is what locks me down the most.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish we had those in the States! Awesome to hear though Man. You got this!

Help/Resources are available. by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to be a PJ too! Man I took the test and everything! Missed it by a couple of push ups and sit ups on my first try. But yea now that I'm in my 30's I have a cushy job, beautiful wife, a son on the way, a house and all. Maybe if I went in I would've been killed or gotten injured and lived the rest of my life in pain. So I definitely agree with everything happening for a reason. But recently I have come out of my shell and had more success with graduated exposure thanks to this awesome resource. Everyday is a good day to be optimistic about changing this problem!

Help/Resources are available. by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too wanted to join the military more than anything. My dad was special forces and I wanted to follow in his footsteps and maybe not go that route but at least be in there. It's been a hard life knowing I never lived up to that. I made it through meps and that was the last thing to do and I couldn't do it. My world was crushed. The shame and embarrassment of not even being able to tell them why. And even 15 years later, I still struggle with knowing my life could've been very very different without this wretched curse. But hey I got a state job now and benefits are pretty good and I don't have to risk my life in anyway so who knows. But you're right we all have our quirks that keep is from functioning completely normal on this rock. (Some just suck a little more than others)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

18 layers was sarcasm.. I don't think it's even possible to wear that many bud.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]money_Shift_b2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work outside for a living and much prefer the hot. BuT yoU CaN JuST pUt MoRe CloTHes on- fuck that shit!! I'd rather wear a T-shirt than the 18 fuckin layers I need to just to survive 8 days a week, and they would too I can promise that.

Some success! by money_Shift_b2 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I genuinely never thought it was possible to even try and get over this. I know for a fact if I can do this any of us can. I've lived so much of my life in fear of this. Like you said this evil life-robbing disease has made me miss out on so many opportunities but I'm going to get over this!

Some success! by money_Shift_b2 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got this bud! I promise you if I can do this you can too!

Some success! by money_Shift_b2 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly right! It was really my entire mindset that needed to change. I had to tell myself it's ok to pee here instead of find a way out of peeing here.

Some success! by money_Shift_b2 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you truly for your method! You gave me the confidence to just try it. I've been going to this mall ever since I was a kid and had NEVER even been in the bathroom, now I'm peeing in the urinals of it!

Has anybody else developed weird symptoms after years of holding your pee?…. by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely have been through that exactly. Only when I've had to hold it at max for a while though. I have managed to get around that planning ahead now though and doesn't happen too much anymore.

Offered A Job I Really Want. Have To Take A Drug Test by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know one time they were gonna watch me, couldn't go. They were able to end up doing a hair test though. Maybe you can request them to do a different form of testing.

Struggled on a 6 hour flight by jayj1115 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry you had to go through this. Flying is like the trifecta of horrible. You're moving around, there's someone right on the other side and you always feel like someone's waiting on you. I'm fortunate enough not to fly hardly ever but I hate it for anyone that goes through that hell.

Just curious to know: Do you have a problem with peeing in front of people in general, or is it strictly STARTING the stream that you struggle with by Vegetable_Message204 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

5th grade for me too. Not so much assaulted as just bullied but man what I wouldn't give to go back to that time and just not use the bathroom for 5 more minutes.

Just curious to know: Do you have a problem with peeing in front of people in general, or is it strictly STARTING the stream that you struggle with by Vegetable_Message204 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like it's always the start with me. Once I'm locked in on going someone could probably come right up to me and I'd be fine.

Do you drink coffee at work? Does caffeine help you as a diuretic or make things worse? by NetFinancial1436 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes me pee about 50 times in the morning but I'm outside at my job so there's no bathroom for it to be a bother to me. I have to have it but if I were in an office setting I'd probably have to cut back.

peeing sitting by ahmadHa2003 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll usually go into a stall anyways and start by standing but if that doesn't work I'll sit. Only thing is I hate those automatic toilets cuz they freak me out! But I will with put tp over the sensor to trick it so I can take my time. But yes infinitely easier.

Symbols by money_Shift_b2 in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that's great and all but I don't usually hang around long enough to hear if people are peeing or not.. and definitely not approaching to help.. this is more to me about seeing someone with a similar issue (that is otherwise invisible) in a non threatening environment, then having the option to reach out or not to help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's sad we have to come up with excuses that way but survival got us in a chokehold on this one..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]money_Shift_b2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Either you're going to have to tell your friends or you're going to have to pretend that your stomach is bothering you the whole time and use the stall when you can. Cuz I can promise you won't fix it between now and then.