stress management and life skills

How Overspending Eats at Your Mental Health and Worsens Paruresis

by Rich Presta

Overspending can be a chronic habit that increases anxiety, stress and shy bladder symptoms. Find out why you may do it and how to stop.

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How to Help Yourself (and Your Paruresis) by Helping Others

by Rich Presta

Staying stressed-out and stuck in your own head can make your paruresis worse. Likewise, getting out of yourself by reaching out to help others can decrease your symptoms and increase your overall life satisfaction. Find out more!

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How Money Woes Can be Bad for Your Paruresis

by Rich Presta

The average American household owes about $15,000 in credit card bills, just part of the debt that can worsen shy bladder and affect your mental health. Read on for more info and tips on how to deal with it.

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New Kind of ‘Family Vacation’ May Relieve Stress in Women

by Kay Marcotte

Women today are working harder than ever, and stress can be a major part of their lives. For moms who want to pursue their interests and build a career, stress only makes things even more difficult. Find out how women have created a new kind of vacation that allows them more freedom and rejuvenation.

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Everything You Need to Combat Stress

by Kay Marcotte

Stress is something we all have to deal with. Our jobs, our family members, and our health can all cause us to feel overwhelmed, but our minds can be a powerful tool for keeping some of the anxiety and frustration at bay.

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Why Keeping Your Paruresis Secret Can be Dangerous

by Rich Presta

While you may not want to disclose the fact you suffer from paruresis to the masses, you may find relief and healing by disclosing your ‘secret’ to people you trust. Here’s why.

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Tips for Living (Calmly) with Hypersensitivity

by Rich Presta

This hurly-burly world can be headache-inducing for anyone, but that counts triple if you happen to be a highly sensitive person. Check out some tips to let the calm cascade coolly back into your life.

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How Hypersensitivity Affects Your Paruresis (and Your Life)

by Rich Presta

If bright lights, strong odors and general chaos make you scream in horror, you may be highly sensitive. Find out more about this condition, which can play a role in your paruresis and your life.

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