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by JohnW
Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Good Article on Paruresis
Replies: 2
Views: 13975

Re: Good Article on Paruresis

Ross, Thank you for drawing our attention to this great article by journalist Joel Meares, who is Editor of the monthly magazine, "Time Out Sydney". As the article shows, Joel knows a lot about Paruresis, and not just by asking questions....... I am the local person Joel refers to in the article, bu...
by JohnW
Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: I need some advice
Replies: 8
Views: 27082

Re: I need some advice

It's good to read about your progress. Congratulations! I would strongly recommend that after consistent success in cubicles with people around, you start to leave the door open. This has two advantages: a) It may increase the challenge a bit b) It takes away any sense of "hiding away", and so may r...
by JohnW
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: the problem cause by the paruresis
Replies: 11
Views: 39299

Re: the problem cause by the paruresis

Paruresis has two aspects: Primary Paruresis and Secondary Paruresis. Primary Paruresis is simply the inability to pee each time we wish we could. It usually shows itself by being unable to pee because other people are close by, or we think they are likely to be close by. I think it is unlikely that...
by JohnW
Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Urologist Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 12103

Re: Urologist Needed

Pete, I do not know of any Sydney urologists who are familiar with paruresis. In fact I do not know any Sydney urologists! Since urologists are usually surgeons, they are unlikely to understand the condition, although I would be very surprised if most urologists have never had clients presenting wit...
by JohnW
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Melbourne Support Group?
Replies: 1
Views: 9761

Re: Melbourne Support Group?

Leon, There should be a Melbourne workshop early next year, if we get the numbers. Currently I know of two Melbourne guys who want to do some practising (one attended the recent Sydney workshop), so if you email me at recov2000@hotmail.com I can put the three in touch, and you can organize yourselve...
by JohnW
Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: New to PAA
Replies: 4
Views: 16297

Re: New to PAA

Andy, Good to hear from you again, so soon. Your progress towards recovery is remarkable, and I hope your report inspires everyone to practice consistently, even if they can't all spend the time you have been able to spend at it. Your words about breath holding are what I would expect - it doesn’t g...
by JohnW
Tue May 15, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: New to PAA
Replies: 4
Views: 16297

Re: New to PAA

andydiggler, Welcome to our Forum, and congratulations for the remarkable progress you have made in just two months. To have come that far in such a short time is very unusual. I can think of only one other person with a similar story - a guy telling it on the old IPA Forum a few years ago. Like you...
by JohnW
Sat May 12, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: Support Group for Adelaide
Replies: 3
Views: 13803

Re: Support Group for Adelaide

No, I am sorry to report that the group is not running at the moment.

JohnW
by JohnW
Tue May 01, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: 18 and Clubbing, HELP ME!
Replies: 15
Views: 40656

Re: 18 and Clubbing, HELP ME!

chippy, It's good to find you so positive. I am sure that if you stay positive, and if you practise in the way I have suggested (shopping malls can be quite useful), then you will overcome this thing. Your youth is in your favour. But don't expect to be free of it overnight. Even if you do everythin...
by JohnW
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:27 am
Forum: General Paruresis Discussion
Topic: 18 and Clubbing, HELP ME!
Replies: 15
Views: 40656

Re: 18 and Clubbing, HELP ME!

chippy, Yes, the breath holding does seem to work - but not for everyone, and probably not until you’ve practised it quite a bit. I am sure that it works for me, although I have probably got to the stage that I don’t really need to use it. But I do find it useful just before going to bed, when I may...