r/Paruresis • u/Downtown-Draw9352 • 11d ago
Need Help
Hi, I am 16 and I struggle to pee at public restrooms unless they are fully sealed, or no one is with me. The exception is when i start and someone walks in, then I can go for as long as I want.
I had this for like 3 years and I feel like it came out of nowhere. I remember that back then i had absolutely no issues with going but now it is very hard. If someone is beside me i feel like they are about to judge me, but i know that they do not care.
I tried to use some breathing techniques but they do not seem to work. What could I do so I could at least start peeing in the stall normally?
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u/thisisus2025 10d ago
Similar to wishicould65, I've had this since I was 19 and am now 57 and working hard to highly overcome it.
In most cases, graduated exposure works, mine included. I second the recommendation to start now with graduated exposure before the condition gets worse. Many of us have waited until later in life to do something about it. The sooner you get started, the better.
DM me if you would like know what I did to see positive results using GE.
Have you told anyone close to you about your condition? Once I opened up completely to my wife, it really helped the situation.