paruresis
noun
par·u·re·sis
ˌpär-(y)ə-ˈrē-səs 
medical
: an inability to urinate in the presence of others (as in a public restroom) : the fear of being unable to initiate or sustain urination when other people are nearby
Paruresis, or intense fear of public urination, is common and often disabling. Many people are simply unable to relieve themselves during, for example, a busy break time.—
Adi Bloom
Adi Bloomcalled also bashful bladder, bashful bladder syndrome, shy bladder, shy bladder syndrome
paruretic
noun
plural paruretics
Paruretics are unable to urinate if they are under time constraints, if they use a public bathroom or even in their own home if someone is within earshot.
—Lisa Spinelli
Lisa Spinelli
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Despite the little research done on paruresis, it can be treated.
—Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
Researchers say that the causes of paruresis are complex.
—Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
Depending on the severity of the condition, paruresis can limit someone's quality of life.
—Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
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Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
Researchers say that the causes of paruresis are complex.
—Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
Depending on the severity of the condition, paruresis can limit someone's quality of life.
—Dario Sabaghi, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2020
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“Paruresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paruresis. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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