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by JohnW
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?
Replies: 20
Views: 63664

Re: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?

Bruce, that shows a lot of courage, but I do think it's a good idea. It will be interesting whether any of them owns up to sometimes having the problem. I once disclosed my paruresis to a guy I knew only slightly, as I was on a high after having had a great success in my practising earlier in the da...
by JohnW
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 1
Views: 8891

Re: Frustration

Yes, I know the feeling - or at least I used to, during those years a long time ago when I was seeking recovery. However, it is possible to wait outside a toilet until you see someone go in. If you're in luck, he won't go straight into a cubicle, unless in your enthusiasm you follow on his heels. Mi...
by JohnW
Sat May 30, 2009 2:37 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?
Replies: 20
Views: 63664

Re: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?

Oliver and Bruce, I would like you both to send me PM's (Private Messages) via this forum's facilities, or directly at recov2000AThotmailDOTcom (decipher it!) so that I can include your email addresses in my list of Brisbane contacts. If the two of you do manage to start some informal practice, then...
by JohnW
Tue May 19, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 12372

Re: introduction

Welcome to our Message Board! We all may have differing stories on how our Paruresis started, but the ongoing effect on our lives is fairly similar for all of us, at least until we move into recovery. You may like to contact George, who runs the Melbourne Support Group. His email is antipodes7@yahoo...
by JohnW
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: melb support group..
Replies: 2
Views: 10233

Re: melb support group..

Hi Gary, Welcome to this website! There is certainly a Melbourne support group. The leader is George, and you can email him: antipodes7@yahoo.com.au I wish you all the best in seeking to get into recovery. For most sufferers it's a long-term thing, unfortunately, but it is worth the effort. Pity you...
by JohnW
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: New guy needs some adivce please
Replies: 5
Views: 16743

Re: New guy needs some adivce please

Oliver,
I have sent you a PM (Private Message). Did you read it?
JohnW
by JohnW
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: New guy needs some adivce please
Replies: 5
Views: 16743

Re: New guy needs some adivce please

Oliver, Firstly let me encourage you by stating that paruresis can be overcome, but it does take determination, commitment, courage, patience, and common sense. And probably a sense of humour won't go astray. Have you read "Shy Bladder Syndrome", by Steven Soifer and others? This should be a startin...
by JohnW
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?
Replies: 20
Views: 63664

Re: Brisbane support group- Anyone interested?

This is a fairly sleepy site, and the fact that no-one replied immediately is not very surprising. Attempts have been made for quite some time to get a support group started in Brisbane (I know of a handful of contacts), but nothing has come of it. One attempt which was made some time ago on our ear...
by JohnW
Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: This solution worked for me!
Replies: 3
Views: 12758

Re: This solution worked for me!

JohnS, Thank you for your interesting and detailed post where you share your success with us. Congratulations! Since I have been in excellent paruresis recovery for perhaps twenty years, I am hardly in a position to try out your technique for myself to test it as a remedy for paruresis. The same goe...
by JohnW
Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Support Group for Adelaide
Replies: 3
Views: 13796

Support Group for Adelaide

I am pleased to announce that Richard is starting up a Paruresis Support Group in Adelaide.
If you are interested in being involved, please email him at adelaideparuresis@gmail.com

JohnW