Posted by Raymond on 24/4/2008, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: telling people!"

I cannot resist endorsing Pete's comments. I have been telling people on a NEED TO KNOW basis for some time now, and I have received the utmost support, that in itself is very helpful because it calms me down, and has been one of the elements which has helped me combat this condition. If I am out in a bar and i am going to the loo a close mate even asks whether I want him to come with me, because in a busy loo he often stands there as a "division" between me and others, specially at a trough type urinal. It works a treat, and I have never had a misfire using this technique. Until I attended a workshop in January I could not use a urinal at all, and sometimes not a closed cubicle even at home. In my experience I have not regreted telling people on a strictly "need to know" basis, and it has played a part in me turning my life around regarding my Paruresis. Hope this is helpful to others. Raymond.

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