Overcoming Shy Bladder?!

Overcoming Shy Bladder?

First, let me get all the misconceptions out of the way- I'm not afraid of germs in public bathrooms, it's not that I just don't want to use public bathrooms (I physically lock up if others are around), just drinking a lot or having to go badly enough doesn't solve it, and this doesn't only affect old men; I'm a teenage girl. Has anyone overcome a shy bladder without the use of catheters or drugs? This is ruining my life, and traveling is a nightmare (I have to travel in the very near future). Please don't joke around; only answer if you actually know what you're talking about!

2 weeks ago
Yes, the stalls have doors, but that doesn't make a difference. Everyone can see through the "windows" between the door and the wall and I can see them, plus we can all hear each other. There really isn't any privacy at all... (This is in the U.S., by the way; I've heard the stalls in other countries are so much more private.)

2 weeks ago
Please, no more malicious answers. This isn't a matter of being full of myself; it's a real psychological problem. I already said not to answer if you haven't experienced it, so just stop being ignorant and give me real advice...

2 weeks ago
To answer the question about having "no other choice"- that's the problem with having a shy bladder. It's physically impossible for me to go in front of people, so if I were in a situation like that, my bladder would stretch infinitely until its muscles would fail and it became impossible to pee anywhere without a catheter. (This person is really making me mad- if you don't have anything constructive to say, just stop bashing me and leave me alone. It's that simple.)

Part of the details in your question raises a red flag.

Read what you wrote and think about how serious it sounds.

"It's physically impossible for me to go in front of people, so if I were in a situation like that, my bladder would stretch infinitely until its muscles would fail and it became impossible to pee anywhere without a catheter."

I would suggest you speak with your parents and your family Medical Doctor about finding the right kind of help to get you beyond this problem.

On a logical level you know that everybody empties their bladders and makes noise when they pee. But still you are unable to do it. Rather than damage your bladder I hope you seek professional help.