Posted by Rich on 18/11/2008, 7:02 pm

I used a urinal for the first time in my life last month (im nearly 19), I can now use urinals when the toilet is empty and I think its unlikely anyone else will come in. Im also fine if there is a couple of people in the cubicles etc. Problem is I just can't pee if someone opens the door and comes into the toilet, or if someone also comes to use the urinals. I completely lock up and no amount of counting/breathing etc seems to unfreeze me, its embarressing and painful cos I usualy have to wait for them to finish, go to a cubicle, or just leave. This has been somehting thats ruined my life for a long time. I don't go to clubs or bars because I know the toilets will be busy/be mainly urinals. I also don't drink alcohol purely because I don't want to have to use the toilets. I jsut don't know what causes this for me (psychologically). I'm not worried about cleanliness etc, or other people seeing my genitals etc, I think its mroe to do with urinating in public, it just seems such a tabboo.

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