shy bladder
Pee-stage fright
Shy bladder is the inability to urinate when others are nearby, particularly in public restrooms.
The condition ranges from mild discomfort to a genuine anxiety disorder (paruresis).
Someone with a shy bladder may wait for a stall rather than use a urinal, or avoid public facilities altogether: I have a shy bladder, so I'll just wait until we get home.
Fear of public execution
- anticipatory anxietyDread preceding expected events
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
panic · tension · worry · unease · stress · mental block · catastrophizing · fight-or-flight response
Patient-performed bladder drainage
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
Self-conscious unease
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- secrecyPractice of hiding information
isolation · self-blame · inadequacy · abnormality · silent suffering · support groups
Shared toilet facilities
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
- fear of judgmentAnxiety about others' assessments
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- onlookersPeople observing an event
social phobia · spotlight effect · self-consciousness · awkwardness · vulnerability · exposure
Unwanted auditory disturbance
- time pressureStress from deadlines
- footstepsSounds of walking
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- travelMovement between locations
concerts · sporting events · airports · drug testing · medical procedures
performance anxiety
Fear of public execution
- anticipatory anxietyDread preceding expected events
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
dread · panic · tension · worry · unease · stress · mental block · catastrophizing · fight-or-flight response · adrenaline
self-catheterization
Patient-performed bladder drainage
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- stigmaMark of dishonor
secrecy · isolation · self-blame · inadequacy · abnormality · silent suffering · support groups
public restrooms
Shared toilet facilities
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
- fear of judgmentAnxiety about others' assessments
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
onlookers · social phobia · spotlight effect · self-consciousness · awkwardness · vulnerability · exposure
noise
Unwanted auditory disturbance
- time pressureStress from deadlines
- footstepsSounds of walking
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
travel · concerts · sporting events · airports · drug testing · medical procedures
shy bladderoveractive bladder
Urinary urgency condition
incontinence · urinary incontinence · easy flow · stress incontinence · leaky bladder