A member asked:

Why do i have a hard time going to the bathrm if people are there like in school or wherever, its like their talking distracts me and i cant go, why?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Paruresis: You're describing a shy or bashful bladder. Check out http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/paruresis-(urinating-in-public), http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/how-to-stop-shy-bladder-syndrome/ & http://paruresis.org/ so that you know that you're not alone (sorry, I guess that won't necessarily help!) as well as treatment options, usually cognitive behavioral therapy. See ur FamilyDoc.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Need to relax: Going to the bathroom involves relaxing your muscles and engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. Apparently having people around makes you anxious and/or prevents you from relaxing. Learn relaxation techniques and focus on those when in that situation. See http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm and http://upliftconnect.com/control-inflammation/

Answered 10/25/2016

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