ADAA Blog: Tackling Shy Bladder Syndrome: Understanding and Managing Paruresis

[ADAATeamRachel]

Does the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread?

Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless individuals. An estimated two to seven percent of the population may navigate this challenge, experiencing a spectrum of anxiety levels that can significantly limit their activities.

You are not alone in this! Read more from Dr. Daniel Chazin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT's blog about Shy Bladder Syndrome here: adaa.org/learn-from-us/from...

[Isinatra]

I never used the bathroom in school, but thank goodness, I matured out of that. Right now my biggest fear of using public bathrooms is that the door locks don’t work or there’s no toilet paper. Rational fears, I feel. 🏄‍♀️