Shy bladder syndrome, also called paruresis, is a condition where a person experiences severe anxiety when they need to use the restroom in public places because they are afraid to use the restroom when other people are nearby.
Shy bladder syndrome, which affects men and women of all races, is thought to be a common type of social phobia, ranking second only to the fear of public speaking. A person with shy bladder syndrome finds it difficult or impossible to urinate when other people are around.
Causes
Anxiety about urinating overstimulates the person’s nervous system and ‘clamps’ the sphincter shut. Failure to urinate increases the person’s anxiety, especially if the bladder is uncomfortable full. Shy bladder syndrome is not a physical condition because there is nothing wrong with the person’s urinary tract.
Other factors include:
Environmental elements, such as a history of humiliation or harassment when using the restroom as a result of other people’s comments.
· Genetic predisposition to anxiety.
• Physiological elements, such as a history of illnesses that might impair urination.
Shy bladder is not a mental illness, despite the fact that doctors classify it as a social phobia.
Symptoms
Shy bladder syndrome, which can be mild, moderate, or severe, typically affects individuals who are sensitive, shy, conscientious, and fear being judged or criticized by others.
Severe shy bladder syndrome symptoms and signs can include:
The requirement for total discretion when using the restroom.
Aversion to the sound of urine hitting toilet water.
The concern that someone else might smell the urine.
When attempting to urinate, for example, telling yourself that you can’t do it or that you’ll never be able to pee or that you’re an idiot for even trying.
The inability to use the restroom or urinate in someone else’s home.
Not being able to go to the bathroom in front of visitors at home.
The inability to use the bathroom at home if someone is waiting there.
Concerned that I need to use the restroom.
Limiting alcohol consumption to lessen the need to urinate.
Steer clear of social gatherings and travel.
Always keep an eye out for bathrooms with just one toilet or that are both empty and unoccupied.
Leaving the activity in the middle of a break to go home to use the restroom.
Making frequent trips to the bathroom at home to avoid doing so in public.
Having anxiety-related symptoms, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, or even fainting, when using a public restroom or even just thinking about using one.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
When it comes to Shy bladder syndrome, there are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy, but the choice depends on the individuality of the patient, taking mental and physiological factors into account. Homoeopathy is currently a rapidly growing system that is practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach to the sick individual.
AMBRA GRISEA:Fear of people and a need to be alone. Dwells on unpleasant things. Melancholy, sits for days sobbing to the sound of music. Extremely shy and blushes easily. Unable to do anything in front of people. Unable to pass urine in front of people. Pain in the bladder and rectum at the same time. Feeling in the urethra as if a few drops passed out. Burning and itching in the urethra while urin
NATRUM MURIATICUM:Irritable. Consolation aggravates. Has difficulties urinating in front of others. Must wait before the urine will start. Depressed and introverted. Dwells on unpleasant memories from the past. Fear of being emotionally rejected or hurt. Wants to be alone to cry. Cannot cry in front of others.
HEPAR SULPHUR:Unreasonably anxious, hypochondriacal, peevish, overly sensitive physically and mentally, difficulties passing urine in front of others, flow impeded, urine voided slowly, without force, drops vertically, and forced to wait for a while before urine passes.
MURIATIC ACID:Introverted person who suffers in silence, is depressed and taciturn, irritable, and peevish. They also have loud moans, slow urine flow, and a protruding anus when they press too hard.
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