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Public Bathrooms and My Anxiety

AbbieSlay

614d

I just have to get this off my chest. Public bathrooms make me very anxious. I already have stomach problems so it’s quite loud, but the echo and people in there are awful! It’s especially bad when you can hear little kids laughing when you fart :(

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Anxiety (Including GAD)

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    • EmilyG

      585d

      Don't be embarrassed by an illness you can't control. If you need to use the restroom, do it. Laugh with them.💕

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    • EmilyG

      585d

      Don't be embarrassed by an illness you can't control. If you need to use the restroom, do it. Laugh with them.💕

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    • kadey

      603d

      I put the toilet paper in the toilet before as well. Unless it's a place I know others, I have gotten over embarrassment

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    • brabbit

      604d

      Tbh, farts are just funny no matter what. I also have that anxiety but I've learned ways to be quieter & I'll usually stay in there until other people are gone to avoid embarrassment. Putting a layer of TP in the bottom of the bowl decreases the volume of plops & pulling your butt cheeks apart while farting makes them a little less audible. Also, courtesy flush! 👍

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      • AbbieSlay

        603d

        @brabbit thank you. Very helpful

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    • hannahslay

      614d

      i feel the same way. keep going, don’t give up

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