Posted by Andy on 18/9/2009, 8:48 am, in reply to "Re: Gratitude"
Like many others, I have learnt to cope with AP by avoiding drinking much before going out for the day, or evening. I normally volunteer to drive so have a good excuse not to be knocking back the beer, but it does get very frustrating at times of course, especially at beer festivals, or out for a day on the bike in warm weather. I learnt the hard way as a youngster - went to a football match in London (think it was Chelsea, only because one of my friends supported them) and found it was hours before I finally managed to empty an almost exploding bladder. Not a nice sensation.
One thing I have learnt is that I have found it easier to release my flow by not looking down but by tilting my head right back, almost looking at the ceiling - obviously you have to make sure there isn't an aiming problem. This seems to work for me, and I have no idea why. Is there perhaps a nerve that controls the bladder release situated at the back of the neck that gets slightly stimulated by this action? Perhaps someone else would like to put this to the test.
As you say ,Andrew, ones inhibitions do become a little less as one ages. I was always very shy as a youngster, but have tried to combat that over the years with hobbies such as a bit of amateur dramatics, committee work, even a bit of public speaking. The nervousness never goes away, but there is always a great sense of accomplishment afterwards. After all, even professional actors admit to nerves before performances, in fact they probably wouldn't be as good without that adrenalin burst.
Andy345
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