Posted by Dave on 7/2/2011, 9:16 am

Hi All, I have come across your site after trying to find out what my issue really is. I think I’ve suffered with AP (now I know what it’s called) for many years. I’m 50. But I’m not sure where I am on the scale. I think I can trace my problem back to an actual event at primary school which resulted in bowel problem behaviour but then morphed into AP – btw bowel movements are no problem in public but peeing is/can be! I’ve always preferred cubicles but I can pee at a urinal if there’s space. I’m sometimes OK with motorway services if there’s a space. I can pee in front of my kids no problem and I’m working on peeing in front of my wife. However, if there’s a cubicle available I’ll go for it (instinctively now). I’ve been doing yoga (not for AP) and the relaxation and breathing techniques have been helping in all sorts of ways but I’ve found it can also help with the anxiety of public urinals. However, my AP really kicks in when I’m faced with a tiny pub toilet and one cubicle or if there are friends with me. The herd mentality and packed troughs at sports ground are also a major obstacle although I will wait to use a cubicle – but that can be embarrassing for me when my 12 year old is happy to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with blokes! What do you all suggest? I'm clearly not as bad as some but I'd like to really get on top of this problem.

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