U.K. PARURESIS TRUST: Re: women's workshop?

Hi there Margaret...with the NHS it's all about luck isn't it? I hope if they do refer me I will be with someone more understanding...this assessor clearly thought I was wasting her time, she said "well you are certainly not mentally ill"; and no, I hadn't been sectioned, I hadn't been actively trying to kill myself or others, I hadn't been hearing voices. But for the first time in nearly 30 years I had had the courage to come discuss this issue with an absolute stranger because I want it to stop having power over my life because this particular manifestation of anxiety has had such influence over my practical day to day routine and how I see myself. But on the other hand when she discusses "my case with her team" maybe someone there will either have experience of this or other social phobias and be willing to help.

And as for you turning up to an all guy's workshop - gosh I think that is terribl brave. I have not yet been able to discuss this with my closest girlfriends! I always wanted to not draw attention to my problem, thinking if I do tell everyone will suddenly become more aware of it. So I may never actually tell, because I am hoping to fix myself of this thing first. As I say with the help of reading this board and the Shy Bladder Syndrome book I am now able to sometimes use pubic restrooms as long as there are many cubicles and it is busy; they are much less stressful places and I feel a great sense of achievement just managing this.

thanks for listening