This is an example of over pampering and national health care failures. When you have the federal government funding national health care, you can generate more funds by finding more "phobias" or problems.
As to over pampering, I see it in my niece and nephew. Their mother (college educated teacher, with a masters in special needs) sees everything her kids complain about as a potential catastrophe. She has trained them to believe many things (like they can't drink their milk cold, or the can't walk on the grass barefoot, etc.). Although, when the kids are left at our house for a few days, they either do it or do with out, but no pampering to reinforce their growing phobia's. Inside of 48 hours, most of their nonsense goes away, but as soon as mom shows back up, the phobias return.
To the people who say they "can't" use a public bathroom or go #2 in a public toilet, your wrong. The right phrase is "you refuse to use" not "can't." There is a big difference.
"To the people who say they "can't" use a public bathroom or go #2 in a public toilet, your wrong. The right phrase is "you refuse to use" not "can't." There is a big difference."
I think that's over-simplifying the issue, but okay. I could have goosebumps on my arms and a cold sweat from having to go, yet I can't and I won't. I've tried before and failed. So, I'd say I fall into both of your categories. Since this is a somewhat delicate matter, I'll leave it at that - I can't and won't, if that makes any sense.
But, it's not a big deal for me. I've learned to live with it and I am very healthy - even after dealing with this for as long as I can remember, so you won't see me scrambling to see a shrink or joining a support group.