Posted by Andrew on 22/3/2009, 8:08 pm, in reply to "Re: childhood abuse and paruresis?"

Hi Bea What I meant by separating is: Because you have been abused, you may need counseling or psychological input just to deal with the memories and emotions related to the abuser, in order to effect some sort of resolution. NAPAC (The National Association for People Abused in Childhood) exists to help people like you. Have you contacted them? It would be helpful for you to join a support group, where you can be heard by people who have been through similar experiences. Dealing with shy bladder means learning how to manage anxiety in the toilet situation, and also learning how to practice graduated exposure, in order to relearn how to pee. Best Andrew

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