Posted by Pete on 21/9/2012, 3:29 pm, in reply to "i've got this"

Andrew, Well done, Andrew, for finding this site and telling us about yourself. We have all had the same feeings and experiences, but you are quite right that it's good to talk about it, particularly with other "sufferers" (not a helpful word but the best I can think of !). So, as soon as posible, arrange to go to one of the UKPT Workshops where you will meet other guys - all very nice and "normal" - and be given incredibly good and sympathetic advice to help you. In the meantime get a copy of Stephen Soiffer's book "Shy Bladder Syndrome (see this website). It is a wonderful guide to self-help. A good attitude, as you so rightly think, plays a great part in helpng you to cope, and you certainly seem to have that. So good luck with your progress. Incidentally, I was well over twice your age before I was lucky enough find UKPT and benefit from all it has to offer. I hope it makes as much difference to your life as it has to mine. Pete.

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