Posted by Margaret on 9/8/2009, 10:26 am, in reply to "Didn't know this had a name"

You're certainly not alone ,Olivia. I recognise so many of the things you say as being typical of those of us who have this problem.I understand why you feel embarrassed when other people are around, but you do not need to feel the same when posting on this board. We all sympathise . I know how infuriating it is to hear others go into a toilet and perform straight away when you are struggling, and my pet hate is when, having washed their hands, they then spend ages doing their make-up etc. when you are dying for them to leave. Have you tried going to a workshop? It would be an enormous help and you would leave having learned helpful strategies and having made new friends with people who I can assure you are as normal as can be. Give it a try. Good luck.

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