Posted by Robin on 18/8/2009, 6:47 am, in reply to "Re: I feel like a pathetic loser"

Hi John I would echo everything Andrew has said. When I found this site I felt embarrassed as you do and found it hard to admit that I had this problem. I read the board for ages before finally plucking up the courage to post on here. The best thing I ever did was get myself to the Beginners Workshop last October which totally helps you get a grip on the condition. You meet 'normal' people from all walks of life and it is great to share experiences of avoiding going to the toilet just because of where you are or who you are with. By the end of the weekend your outlook on the condition has totally changed and you will be amazed at how much progress you make - before I couldn't use urinals unless the toilets were empty and even then I'd usually head for the cubicles as habit, whereas 2 workshops later I am fine in most big toilets like service stations and shopping centres and only struggle in those smaller more intimate 2 or 3 bowl facilities like pub toilets. So keep posting and get yourself to a workshop! Robin

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