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- Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
- Replies: 0
- Views: 39232
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
New Year Resolutions - for people suffering with Paruresis (from IPA site) 1. Drink plenty of water, 2. Use restrooms several times a day, (ie. don't avoid going when you need to) 3. Avoid overindulging in legal or illegal drugs. Besides the health benefits, 4. Repeated restroom use is a part of a g...
- Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: Medication?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11681
Re: Medication?
The IPA web page in the USA lists medication as one of the treatment methods for paruresis. It's in the link to Frequently Asked Questions. > http://www.paruresis.org/FAQ/faq_page_2.htm I have tried small amounts of Valium (prescribed by my GP) many years ago. I would take about 2mg about 10 mins be...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: is a physchologist helpful for severe paruresis
- Replies: 8
- Views: 27090
Re: is a physchologist helpful for severe paruresis
Here is another good link on CBT that I just stumbled across on the IPA web site...worth reading right through...
http://paruresis.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8763
http://paruresis.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8763
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: is a physchologist helpful for severe paruresis
- Replies: 8
- Views: 27090
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: is a physchologist helpful for severe paruresis
- Replies: 8
- Views: 27090
Re: is a physchologist helpful for severe paruresis
The answer to your posts question is - YES. I personally have found that a psychologist can be very helpful in assisting you retrain your brain from the years of negative thought patterns caused by paruresis. Most psychologists have been trained to help people who suffer with all sorts of anxiety di...
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:01 am
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: Cruising Along with Paruresis
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11944
Cruising Along with Paruresis
Anyone contemplating a relaxing holiday, escaping completely from all your chores and everyday routine? My wife and I have just come back from a 13 day cruise on the Princess lines "Sea Princess". It was a round trip from Sydney to New Zealand stopping at 7 ports along the way. It was a great way to...
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: ive found another great website
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17461
Re: ive found another great website
I have been registered on the UK Toilet Phobia web site for a couple of years. It seems an excellent site for all sorts of toilet anxiety issues. http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/about-anxiety/anxiety-disorders/toilet-phobia/ If you scroll down the first page to 'The Project' , you will find an excellent...
- Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:42 am
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: HAVING PROBLEMS REGISTERING?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 37276
Re: HAVING PROBLEMS REGISTERING?
Well done John. This should finally stop the spammers and let the genuine paruresis chat people join.
Ross.
Ross.
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: Participants Needed for Research Study on Toilet Phobia- UCL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12080
Re: Participants Needed for Research Study on Toilet Phobia- UCL
Hi All Readers.
I have recently done this questionnaire and I believe it is worthwhile doing if you are suffering with any sort of toilet phobia such as Paruresis.
Recommended.
Ross.
I have recently done this questionnaire and I believe it is worthwhile doing if you are suffering with any sort of toilet phobia such as Paruresis.
Recommended.
Ross.
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
- Topic: Interested in joining a help group
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11810
Re: Interested in joining a help group
quote - "still a long road to recovery it doesn't help that i don't tell anyone im just so imbarresed." Hi, you need to be able to start telling those that need to know about your problem. I know it's embarrassing, I hid it for many years myself, but once you are able to talk to someone else, ie, a ...