Posted on 11/11/2006 4:54:47 AM PST by MadIvan
I'm not trying to imply that it would be easy or without fear but it can be done.
I saw these fears overcome in Navy Boot camp. Our company had about 80 sailors, with only 5 toilets and 5 urinals. To make matters worse, the toilets did not have doors on them plus 2 out of the 5 toilets looked right at sinks and mirrors. In other words you could be shaving in the morning and look into the mirror right into the toilet stall.
Many guys refused to go, for many days (I held out for 3 days), but as pressures mount, demands increase, and the recognition that everyone was in the same "boat" you just got over it.
My wife also avoids porta-potties and public toilets as best as she can, but has given in when home can't be reached in time. I understand also avoiding toilets in offices or homes that seem to have "thin" walls. You really don't want some people to hear certain sounds.
However, these examples are about manners and hygene, not a medical phobia.
As a side note, have you ever been a spectator at a marathon? Many runners (men and women) dropping trou' and relieving themselves along the road without any cover. Pretty gross.
Wow! I never thought I'd have such a long discourse over such a silly topic. I think I'm going to take a shower....with the doors shut and locked. 8^)
What?!
Well, check http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1735310/posts?q=1&&page=1#50 [that thread had a few more choce ones, too, but that was the "best"] - and then honestly tell who would NOT develop a phobia.
Lol! You wacky Brits! :)
Quick. Who's The First Person who came to your mind when you read the title of this thread?
Now that it's legal for sexually confused men to use public bathrooms in New York, I think a lot of NY women now have "toilet phobia."
Don'cha just hate it when that happens?
Yeah... it's difficult to navigate the 'U' part! :-P
Brings to mind Jack Paar's infamous bit on the "WC"
Toilet phobia?
Scared sh|tless?
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