Urinary and Bladder Disorders Forum - Is bladder problem mental? I feel like peeing in my pants

I have had a bladder problem, in that i feel like I'm going to leak or dribble some urine. I panic and then am extremely tense and find it hard to relax. I used to have this problem about a year ago but it has disappeared over the last year. Now, for no reason that I can think of, it has come back!It used to happen only when I was nervous, but now it is most of the time, cos I am worrying about it happening! If I am completely relaxed, then it is fine - which leads me to think its a mental problem. Driving is impossible cos I am constantly trying to hold it in.It is worse after showers/baths/etc. Quick movements also affect me,and sitting.
This is a huge problem as,as a student,I have to sit through many lectures, and take part in many activities. I would wear pads, but it is unattractive for my boyfriend.
thanks for any help!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 8th, 2007

Urinary and Bladder Disorders Answer A3298

According to your description, it seem that your problem is mental rather than one caused by the bladder. It's probably that you don’t have a real urge to pee but you only you THINK that you are. The fact that this happens when you are nervous supports the belief that your problem is mental. At any rate, you can consult a urologist to examine your bladder and exclude possible functional bladder disorders like stress-incontinention and detrusor-instability. If everything is OK, you might then consult a psychiatrist about your obsession with peeing in your pants.

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