Posted by Jose on 5/2/2015, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Re: You are not alone - Feedback from London Beginners Workshop"

I was another participant at the Beginner's Workshop and also a long-time sufferer of shy bladder. I cannot reiterate enough what has been said by fellow participants. The workshop was intense, exhausting and certainly not the most fun way to spend a weekend in London. However it was enjoyable in a different sense. You'll learn more about shy bladder and yourself in those short 48 hours than often you do over several years. The workshop caters for people with different levels of shy bladder, from the severe to the mild. We all learn something new and progress on each own's personal hierarchy. The desensitization sessions are adjusted to the severity level and all is done in a friendly and supportive environment. One of the things I found most valuable was sharing experiences and tips with fellow participants. Even if you had previously confided about your shy bladder to trusted closed ones (which was very helpful when I first did it a few years ago and strongly recommend), no one understands better than a fellow participant, what it means. Keep in mind though that cure doesn't happen overnight. You'll learn the tools to keep progressing on your own - main one is gradual in-vivo desensitization - but you'll need to persist, stick to a recovery plan, and invest the time to progress. A big thanks to Andrew and Tom for organizing and leading the workshop. Your time and generosity was much appreciated.

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