Posted by Ann on 7/1/2011, 8:45 pm, in reply to "Re: female issues"

Thanks for the responses. I do think there is a connection between my paruresis and cystitis - the first time I had a peeing problem I found myself with a nasty dose of cystitis - it happened on holiday after a flight and long queues in the ladies had left me unable to pee for hours. I had to see a doctor while abroad and this was followed by a period of anxiety attacks, not solely related to peeing. That was about 15 years ago and it has been a problem on and off ever since. A very familar tale - unable to pee when other people are around, dificulty using public toilets, occasional problems at home when I'm particularly anxious. I'm just back from holiday where I had, yes, cystitis, difficulty peeing in public toilets, on the plane etc etc. It's fine now I'm home but I'm already uptight about the next holiday, particularly as it's to China which will involve a long flight and I see other people have found toilets in China difficult to manage. Do women ever attend the workshops? Are any held in the north? Ann

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