Coping with Paruresis

In some cases of paruresis a person can only go to the bathroom if there is no one else in the room. This can be affected by several factors and varies from person to person. Going in a public place where there is line formed behind them is very difficult for a lot of people and many will avoid going because of this. Some people find that using headphones with very loud music can help to drown out whats around them. These bouts of shy bladder are very common and do not necessarily mean you have paruresis. Many paruretics can not go if they think someone else can see them. These cases are often easier to deal with because any bathroom with a lock on the door or stalls can be sufficient. The inability to urinate can also be caused by the fear that someone else can hear them going. It is not uncommon for multiple triggers to be present. In cases where sound is an issue background noise may be helpful. If a persons paruresis is triggered by the fear of someone hearing them go then a loud stereo or television may help. Running water or flushing before going is a common practice to help overcome shy bladder. For most people this is all it takes to get them going. When dealing with a bad case of paruresis all of the above may not be enough but it can be helpful sometimes.