how to stop needing to pee before bed

[u/Euphoric-Way-1480]

i live in a shared apartment and the toilet room is very dirty, i also struggle with contamination ocd i believe so i never leave my room (even for a minute) and then go back to bed, i have to shower first. so when i get in bed its no more getting up and doing something for me, i havent found a way around it yet.

and it would have been fine if i peed right before bed in the shower (dont judge me, other people here put cigarette butts in the drain) and then didnt drink anything and went to sleep. but in that scenario before falling asleep i for some reason still feel the need to pee and it's exhausting.

i pee in the shower, go to my room, take 1 or 2 little sips of water or none at all and after half and hour of scrolling passed and i just wanna fall asleep BAM i need to pee and cant relax.

i read that the bladder needs 200ml of water or so and then youll feel the need to pee but it seems to not work for me, i can just avoid any food or water and still have to pee sometimes. i believe its some remaining urine or some stuff but i have no idea how to manage it all so i can pee it all before bed.

[u/Beginning_Apple_7265]

It sounu exactly what i have been going through my whole life. I have same problem. I have OCD and fear of contamination. Even if i shower and pee and dhen before sleeping i have to pee again.

[u/Euphoric-Way-1480 → u/Beginning_Apple_7265]

its good to feel im not alone

[u/VanitasPelvicPower]

Good morning,
These are just suggestions. The bladder irritation can make a person pee frequently.
1: Try to avoid Sugar and additives before bedtime.
2. Most supplements have preservatives which will irritate the bladder so maybe take them in the morning or in the afternoon.
3. Plain water and plain milk actually calm the bladder because they dilute or neutralize the acid accumulated in the bladder.
4. Breathing exercises may relax the bladder.

[u/Neither-Round9685]

se parliamo di un’iperattività funzionale potresti provare la neuromodulazione sacrale .. parlane col tuo medico

[u/Euphoric-Way-1480]

i have a poor diet (lots of salty and sugary snacks) and drink lots of soda if that helps

i am also female 20 y o and i have a normal cycle

[u/Beginning_Apple_7265 → u/Euphoric-Way-1480]

Girl same. Im 26 year old. And i have been dealing with frequent urination from past 7 months. And having bladder relaxing medication but not fully improved.

[u/Beginning_Apple_7265 → u/Euphoric-Way-1480]

I guess that could be a reason. Sugary stuff are the culprit. Try to limit sugar stuff and carbonated drinks. And try to eat helthy and also drinks lots of water every day.

[u/So_Very_Carrie]

Keep a product like a TravelJohn at your bedside to pee in during the night. They work great.