Aa
Urinary Urgency = Psychological?
Hi there,
I'm a 22 year old female and over the past 5 months I've noticed an increase in the number of times I feel the need to urinate throughout the day. When I'm at home it's never a problem but when I am in public or especially on a road trip, a sense of urgency kicks in which leads to stress and discomfort; I become afraid that there won't be a bathroom and that I won't make it in time.
Usually when I feel that it's urgent and I run to the nearest bathroom there isn't a large amount of urine that comes out. On a couple of occasions there has been a lot, despite the fact that it hadn't been more than 30 minutes to an hour since I had previously gone, but usually this is not the case. Once I am done I find myself worrying that there is still more that just hasn't come out yet and I will wait until I can squeeze out a few more drops. Sometimes even then I worry that there is still more and so I wait even longer, and so the cycle goes. I feel no pain when urinating, I have never had an accident and I can sleep through the night just fine.
Because this only becomes a problem when I'm in public or on a road trip, I suspect that it may be psychological; (I can pin point the exact road trip where I first started feeling anxious about needing a bathroom but we were at least 20 minutes away from a rest stop) but I was hoping for a medical opinion. It's becoming incredibly bothersome, embarrassing and is negatively affecting my enjoyment of being socially active and being out in public. I would sincerely appreciate any advise or suggestions, and I thank you so much for your time.
I'm a 22 year old female and over the past 5 months I've noticed an increase in the number of times I feel the need to urinate throughout the day. When I'm at home it's never a problem but when I am in public or especially on a road trip, a sense of urgency kicks in which leads to stress and discomfort; I become afraid that there won't be a bathroom and that I won't make it in time.
Usually when I feel that it's urgent and I run to the nearest bathroom there isn't a large amount of urine that comes out. On a couple of occasions there has been a lot, despite the fact that it hadn't been more than 30 minutes to an hour since I had previously gone, but usually this is not the case. Once I am done I find myself worrying that there is still more that just hasn't come out yet and I will wait until I can squeeze out a few more drops. Sometimes even then I worry that there is still more and so I wait even longer, and so the cycle goes. I feel no pain when urinating, I have never had an accident and I can sleep through the night just fine.
Because this only becomes a problem when I'm in public or on a road trip, I suspect that it may be psychological; (I can pin point the exact road trip where I first started feeling anxious about needing a bathroom but we were at least 20 minutes away from a rest stop) but I was hoping for a medical opinion. It's becoming incredibly bothersome, embarrassing and is negatively affecting my enjoyment of being socially active and being out in public. I would sincerely appreciate any advise or suggestions, and I thank you so much for your time.
Hi there,
I'm seeing a psychologist for other health problems and I mentioned this to her. She told me that based on my symptoms, it seems to be primarily psychological. It's apparently a common manifestation of a generalized anxiety disorder (fearing that you'll need to use a bathroom when there isn't one immediately close to you). If you've seen many doctors who can't pinpoint a physical problem, then there's probably a good chance it is psychological. I know this problem is incredibly annoying... it's not as bad as it used to be for me but it's still a huge hassle to deal with, I worry almost everywhere I go. I hope that you can find some effective help soon, keep in touch if you like.
I'm seeing a psychologist for other health problems and I mentioned this to her. She told me that based on my symptoms, it seems to be primarily psychological. It's apparently a common manifestation of a generalized anxiety disorder (fearing that you'll need to use a bathroom when there isn't one immediately close to you). If you've seen many doctors who can't pinpoint a physical problem, then there's probably a good chance it is psychological. I know this problem is incredibly annoying... it's not as bad as it used to be for me but it's still a huge hassle to deal with, I worry almost everywhere I go. I hope that you can find some effective help soon, keep in touch if you like.
hI im 20 and ive been having the same problem for about a year now and ive seen a ton of doctors and they still dont know whats wrong or how to even go about fixing whatever is wrong with me. Have you seen a doctor? and if so what have they told you?
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Urology Community
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
Dr. Jose Gonzalez-Garcia provides insight to the most commonly asked question about the transfer of HIV between partners.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
