“You are not alone!” Forums
A key tenet of support through the International Paruresis Association is that “You are not alone!”
Forums are a great way for fellow sufferers to come together to support each other, share and discuss tips, and sometimes just to let off steam.
Here are your options:
Reddit calls itself the “front page of the internet.” In fact, as of July 5, 2021, Reddit was the seventh most popular site in the US and 19th worldwide. What is it? It is a massive collection of forums where people post and share content, and then comment on each other’s items. There are two popular “subreddits” dedicated to paruresis and shy bladder. Click below to visit each and join both today!
The IPA’s Official Subreddit is r/ShyBladderIPA.
Check in here to keep up with the latest IPA news and information.
r/Paruresis is a “public” subreddit and is independent of the IPA. It is where people suffering from paruresis really let it all hang out.
Discord
Discord is a real-time chat portal where people can interact on-the-fly. It’s a great place to share frustration and be heard. Click here for the invite.
IPATalk – Discontinued
IPATalk was the IPA’s long time private community where members came to discuss paruresis topics. Previously a vibrant discussion board, many participants moved on to newer social media outlets (see above). Because of the maintenance expense for this now little used outlet, the IPA discontinued IPATalk on September 30, 2021. We’ll be looking for ways to share archived threads and hope to edit a “Best of IPATalk” resource in the near future. Stay tuned!
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QUICK LINKS
INTERNATIONAL PARURESIS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 21237
Catonsville, MD 21228
You Are Not Alone.
There Is Help For You!
Shy Bladder, Bashful Bladder, Pee Shy
IPA OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm (ET)
844-I-CANT-PEE (422-6873)
US/Canada
443-315-5250 Office
Email: getinfo@paruresis.org
This website is NOT a substitute for medical or legal advice and does not constitute the practice of law, medicine, psychiatry, clinical psychology, clinical social work, or any other mental health profession. If you are having trouble urinating, you should always contact a physician since difficulty with voiding can be a symptom of a serious medical condition. We are a group of professional people and people who have suffered with paruresis. We have assembled a board and a board of advisors to help people cope with urinary dysfunction that has a psychological or social origin. On this website, we are NOT practicing medicine, psychiatry, clinical psychology, clinical social work or any other mental health profession. You should have your doctor evaluate your condition before diagnosing yourself, and seek the appropriate necessary mental health counseling if warranted. IPA, Inc. disclaims any and all legal liability whatsoever.
