Posted by Mark L on 20/6/2011, 10:39 pm, in reply to "Re: New here..."

Hi, About 6 years ago, I had trouble going at home when my girlfriend came over for the first time, despite going upstairs! Before discovering this site, I managed to get myself to a moderate SBS level: ie I could go anywhere if I was in a cubicle and on my own, but would not be able to go round friends houses or if out with a group. I had never used a urinal in my life! After reading through the forum and attending a beginners workshop, I was filled with a completely new mindset and saw this problem as something that I can beat for good. My anxiety was significantly reduced and I was then able to use urinals in large, open and noisy toilets. Admitidely I didnt keep up my 'practice' so to speak, but the 2nd workshop got be back on track and and I improved once again. I can now go round friends houses and I was then finally able to say to myself "I now have my life back and never need to worry about this thing again!" My life is so so hectic so I dont ever de-sense any more, but I dont need to. If I wanted to rid this thing and use urinals any time, any where, I have all the knowledge I need to do so thanks to the workshops. So in answer to your question - no Im not completely cured, but I never worry about it any more and know that I can beat it if I had to. My work, money problems, wife and baby take priority! Regards, Mark

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