Paul84
15-05-18, 13:09
Hi all. I do have another thread about my approach to recovering from my HA obsession. That's all ongoing and I am confident I will work to improve things with regards to HA. It doesn't happen overnight, and I know that returning to the forum and starting new threads, isn't seen as a positive step. :unsure:
I'm not looking for medical advice obviously, but I'm looking for people's opinions and experiences with how Anxiety effects urination, or the urge to urinate? I come here instead of going to Dr Google (3 weeks away so far):yesyes:
I've been pretty tense for a few weeks now (HA, New Job, Engagement...), and whilst my previous main worry (TC) has now passed due to an examination, and the majority of the physical off-shoot symptoms have also faded; I now have a weird pressured feeling around my bladder/prostate area. I've been worrying about all of those times where I've held off going to the loo, and worrying that I've done permanent damage to my bladder.
I'm talking about those times where, I'm busy at work and working to a deadline or even when i'm stressing over my HA. Or even, when i'm on a night out and my mate has been 2-3 times before i've been once. Once i go, i don't stop.
I've been for a wee 4 times today so far (every 90 mins). It feels like I could go again just after, like the bladder doesn't completely empty.
A normal-thinking person would think it's a water infection, or muscle strain, or some other benign issue. My mind all of sudden is worrying about Bladder C, or Prostate C. I'm 33 so I appreciate that this sounds pretty dumb, I didn't even know where the prostate was located until today :doh:
2 weeks ago, this wasn't a concern for me - it never entered my mind. I didn't have these feelings then... so I'm 99% sure it's anxiety/sress related...
I did have a pretty bad muscle tension last week (hip flexors and legs) and tried several long hot baths to resolve the issue (4 last week). Ever since taking them, i've had this weird feeling. I have a follow up appt with my GP next week about my first Sertraline prescription, so I will speak to him about this.
I was just looking for other peoples experiences and maybe a dose of straight talk. If I'm being a total sucker to HA again then please do tell me, I can take it.
I'm not looking for medical advice obviously, but I'm looking for people's opinions and experiences with how Anxiety effects urination, or the urge to urinate? I come here instead of going to Dr Google (3 weeks away so far):yesyes:
I've been pretty tense for a few weeks now (HA, New Job, Engagement...), and whilst my previous main worry (TC) has now passed due to an examination, and the majority of the physical off-shoot symptoms have also faded; I now have a weird pressured feeling around my bladder/prostate area. I've been worrying about all of those times where I've held off going to the loo, and worrying that I've done permanent damage to my bladder.
I'm talking about those times where, I'm busy at work and working to a deadline or even when i'm stressing over my HA. Or even, when i'm on a night out and my mate has been 2-3 times before i've been once. Once i go, i don't stop.
I've been for a wee 4 times today so far (every 90 mins). It feels like I could go again just after, like the bladder doesn't completely empty.
A normal-thinking person would think it's a water infection, or muscle strain, or some other benign issue. My mind all of sudden is worrying about Bladder C, or Prostate C. I'm 33 so I appreciate that this sounds pretty dumb, I didn't even know where the prostate was located until today :doh:
2 weeks ago, this wasn't a concern for me - it never entered my mind. I didn't have these feelings then... so I'm 99% sure it's anxiety/sress related...
I did have a pretty bad muscle tension last week (hip flexors and legs) and tried several long hot baths to resolve the issue (4 last week). Ever since taking them, i've had this weird feeling. I have a follow up appt with my GP next week about my first Sertraline prescription, so I will speak to him about this.
I was just looking for other peoples experiences and maybe a dose of straight talk. If I'm being a total sucker to HA again then please do tell me, I can take it.