Posted by Michelle on 30/11/2010, 4:07 pm

Hi all I haven't posted on here for a few years now as after attending a beginners workshop found my paruresis to considerably improve and found myself managing in most situations, I have since attended big concerts and a long haul flight things I never thought possible. My reason for messaging is today my 11yr old daughter said something and it struck terror into my heart as its exactly how my paruresis started she said I am going to the toilet now(we were at home) because when I am at school and other people are in the toilets its so quiet I dont like going because they can hear me!! As far as I am aware I have always managed to keep my problem hidden from the kids and have always made going to the toilet as natural a thing as possible so I am terrified she is going to end up having the same hellish teenage years I did, is it possible it is hereditary and how can I make sure we nip it in the bud I replied to her that no one would be interested in what she was doing in the loo as they to busy looking at themselves or chatting away but she didnt seem convinced.

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