How to Cure Paruresis

Paruresis is often referred to as Bashful Bladder Syndrome. People with this disorder find it difficult, sometimes impossible, to urinate in public places. This disorder is unique in the sense that it is a psychological disorder that affects you physiologically. These simple steps can help you cure paruresis.

Things You'll Need

• Public Restrooms Water

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Instructions

How to Cure Paruresis

• 1

  Drink six to eight cups of water in one sitting. Drinking large amounts of fluid will encourage your body to urinate. Repeat this step each day that you will be out in public.

• 2

  Wait one hour and then find an uncrowded public restroom. Many gas station restrooms only allow one person at a time, so this would be a good place to start. Do this daily until you are comfortable with it.

• 3

  Find a different public restroom that allows more than one person in. Restrooms in fast food restaurants are small and often empty, but there is a possibility of somebody else being in there. Continue going each day until you are comfortable.

• 4

  Move on to a busier public restroom. Try going to a department store or shopping mall. These typically have a small amount of people, not an overwhelming crowd. Do this at least 10 times before moving to the next step.

• 5

  Go to a busy public restroom such as at a cinema or sporting event. These are likely to have at least five people at any given time. Try increasing your water intake if you find this step difficult.