If you are a diaper lover...1) Are you male or female?, 2) Did you wet the bed as a kid?, 3) Are you "on the spectrum" (ASD)?

1. Male
2. wanted to but I stop wetting from 4 years old. My lil sis is the one who wet and wear diaper till 12 years old which makes me jealous xD
3. Never tested
 
Make. DL. Didn't wet the bed as a kid. Not on the spectrum, though I do have schizoid personality disorder.
 
1. Female
2. Yes until I was about 15
3. No not that I’m aware of
 
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I'm male I wet the bed till 8 I probably would have been diagnosed with adhd as kid but it was just considered being a bad kid when I was young.
 
1. Male
2. No
2. No
My incontinence issues started around 25. Had a double spinal fracture and my issues have gotten worse over time. Overdue for a doctors appointment to see whats going on. I wake up 2-4 times a night to pee. Have only wet the bed about 4 times that I know of and all has been as an adult.
 
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1. Male 2. I don't recall any childhood diapering 3. Not ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
 
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1) male
2) yes till I was 14-15 then occasionally now its about every other night.
3) not that I know
 
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I still have PTSD. I'm over it at times.
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The following is for your information.​

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview​

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is a typical reaction meant to protect a person from harm. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from initial symptoms naturally. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are not in danger.

Signs and Symptoms​

While most but not all traumatized people experience short term symptoms, the majority do not develop ongoing (chronic) PTSD. Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Some experiences, like the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one, can also cause PTSD. Symptoms usually begin early, within 3 months of the traumatic incident, but sometimes they begin years afterward. Symptoms must last more than a month and be severe enough to interfere with relationships or work to be considered PTSD. The course of the illness varies. Some people recover within 6 months, while others have symptoms that last much longer. In some people, the condition becomes chronic.
A doctor who has experience helping people with mental illnesses, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, can diagnose PTSD.
To be diagnosed with PTSD, an adult must have all of the following for at least 1 month:
  • At least one re-experiencing symptom
  • At least one avoidance symptom
  • At least two arousal and reactivity symptoms
  • At least two cognition and mood symptoms

Re-experiencing symptoms include:​

  • Flashbacks—reliving the trauma over and over, including physical symptoms like a racing heart or sweating
  • Bad dreams
  • Frightening thoughts
Re-experiencing symptoms may cause problems in a person’s everyday routine. The symptoms can start from the person’s own thoughts and feelings. Words, objects, or situations that are reminders of the event can also trigger re-experiencing symptoms.

Avoidance symptoms include:​

  • Staying away from places, events, or objects that are reminders of the traumatic experience
  • Avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the traumatic event
Things that remind a person of the traumatic event can trigger avoidance symptoms. These symptoms may cause a person to change his or her personal routine. For example, after a bad car accident, a person who usually drives may avoid driving or riding in a car.

Arousal and reactivity symptoms include:​

  • Being easily startled
  • Feeling tense or “on edge”
  • Having difficulty sleeping
  • Having angry outbursts
Arousal symptoms are usually constant, instead of being triggered by things that remind one of the traumatic events. These symptoms can make the person feel stressed and angry. They may make it hard to do daily tasks, such as sleeping, eating, or concentrating.

Cognition and mood symptoms include:​

  • Trouble remembering key features of the traumatic event
  • Negative thoughts about oneself or the world
  • Distorted feelings like guilt or blame
  • Loss of interest in enjoyable activities
Cognition and mood symptoms can begin or worsen after the traumatic event, but are not due to injury or substance use. These symptoms can make the person feel alienated or detached from friends or family members.
It is natural to have some of these symptoms for a few weeks after a dangerous event. When the symptoms last more than a month, seriously affect one’s ability to function, and are not due to substance use, medical illness, or anything except the event itself, they might be PTSD. Some people with PTSD don’t show any symptoms for weeks or months. PTSD is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse, or one or more of the other anxiety disorders.

Do children react differently than adults?​

Children and teens can have extreme reactions to trauma, but some of their symptoms may not be the same as adults. Symptoms sometimes seen in very young children (less than 6 years old), these symptoms can include:
  • Wetting the bed after having learned to use the toilet
  • Forgetting how to or being unable to talk
  • Acting out the scary event during playtime
  • Being unusually clingy with a parent or other adult
Older children and teens are more likely to show symptoms similar to those seen in adults. They may also develop disruptive, disrespectful, or destructive behaviors. Older children and teens may feel guilty for not preventing injury or deaths. They may also have thoughts of revenge.

Risk Factors​

Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. This includes war veterans, children, and people who have been through a physical or sexual assault, abuse, accident, disaster, or other serious events. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 7 or 8 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men, and genes may make some people more likely to develop PTSD than others.
Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Some people develop PTSD after a friend or family member experiences danger or harm. The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also lead to PTSD.

Why do some people develop PTSD and other people do not?​

It is important to remember that not everyone who lives through a dangerous event develops PTSD. In fact, most people will not develop the disorder.
Many factors play a part in whether a person will develop PTSD. Some examples are listed below. Risk factors make a person more likely to develop PTSD. Other factors, called resilience factors, can help reduce the risk of the disorder.
Some factors that increase risk for PTSD include:
  • Living through dangerous events and traumas
  • Getting hurt
  • Seeing another person hurt, or seeing a dead body
  • Childhood trauma
  • Feeling horror, helplessness, or extreme fear
  • Having little or no social support after the event
  • Dealing with extra stress after the event, such as loss of a loved one, pain and injury, or loss of a job or home
  • Having a history of mental illness or substance abuse
Some factors that may promote recovery after trauma include:
  • Seeking out support from other people, such as friends and family
  • Finding a support group after a traumatic event
  • Learning to feel good about one’s own actions in the face of danger
  • Having a positive coping strategy, or a way of getting through the bad event and learning from it
  • Being able to act and respond effectively despite feeling fear
Researchers are studying the importance of these and other risk and resilience factors, including genetics and neurobiology. With more research, someday it may be possible to predict who is likely to develop PTSD and to prevent it.

Treatments and Therapies​

The main treatments for people with PTSD are medications, psychotherapy (“talk” therapy), or both. Everyone is different, and PTSD affects people differently, so a treatment that works for one person may not work for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental health provider who is experienced with PTSD. Some people with PTSD may need to try different treatments to find what works for their symptoms.
If someone with PTSD is going through an ongoing trauma, such as being in an abusive relationship, both of the problems need to be addressed. Other ongoing problems can include panic disorder, depression, substance abuse, and feeling suicidal.

Medications​

The most studied type of medication for treating PTSD are antidepressants, which may help control PTSD symptoms such as sadness, worry, anger, and feeling numb inside. Other medications may be helpful for treating specific PTSD symptoms, such as sleep problems and nightmares.
Doctors and patients can work together to find the best medication or medication combination, as well as the right dose. Check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website for the latest information on patient medication guides, warnings, or newly approved medications.

Psychotherapy​

Psychotherapy (sometimes called “talk therapy”) involves talking with a mental health professional to treat a mental illness. Psychotherapy can occur one-on-one or in a group. Talk therapy treatment for PTSD usually lasts 6 to 12 weeks, but it can last longer. Research shows that support from family and friends can be an important part of recovery.
Many types of psychotherapy can help people with PTSD. Some types target the symptoms of PTSD directly. Other therapies focus on social, family, or job-related problems. The doctor or therapist may combine different therapies depending on each person’s needs.
Effective psychotherapies tend to emphasize a few key components, including education about symptoms, teaching skills to help identify the triggers of symptoms, and skills to manage the symptoms. One helpful form of therapy is called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT can include:
  • Exposure therapy. This helps people face and control their fear. It gradually exposes them to the trauma they experienced in a safe way. It uses imagining, writing, or visiting the place where the event happened. The therapist uses these tools to help people with PTSD cope with their feelings.
  • Cognitive restructuring. This helps people make sense of the bad memories. Sometimes people remember the event differently than how it happened. They may feel guilt or shame about something that is not their fault. The therapist helps people with PTSD look at what happened in a realistic way.
There are other types of treatment that can help as well. People with PTSD should talk about all treatment options with a therapist. Treatment should equip individuals with the skills to manage their symptoms and help them participate in activities that they enjoyed before developing PTSD.
How Talk Therapies Help People Overcome PTSD
Talk therapies teach people helpful ways to react to the frightening events that trigger their PTSD symptoms. Based on this general goal, different types of therapy may:
  • Teach about trauma and its effects
  • Use relaxation and anger-control skills
  • Provide tips for better sleep, diet, and exercise habits
  • Help people identify and deal with guilt, shame, and other feelings about the event
  • Focus on changing how people react to their PTSD symptoms. For example, therapy helps people face reminders of the trauma.

Beyond Treatment: How can I help myself?​

It may be very hard to take that first step to help yourself. It is important to realize that although it may take some time, with treatment, you can get better. If you are unsure where to go for help, ask your family doctor. You can also check NIMH's Help for Mental Illnesses page or search online for “mental health providers,” “social services,” “hotlines,” or “physicians” for phone numbers and addresses. An emergency room doctor can also provide temporary help and can tell you where and how to get further help.
To help yourself while in treatment:
  • Talk with your doctor about treatment options
  • Engage in mild physical activity or exercise to help reduce stress
  • Set realistic goals for yourself
  • Break up large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can
  • Try to spend time with other people, and confide in a trusted friend or relative. Tell others about things that may trigger symptoms.
  • Expect your symptoms to improve gradually, not immediately
  • Identify and seek out comforting situations, places, and people
Caring for yourself and others is especially important when large numbers of people are exposed to traumatic events (such as natural disasters, accidents, and violent acts).

Next Steps for PTSD Research​

In the last decade, progress in research on the mental and biological foundations of PTSD has lead scientists to focus on better understanding the underlying causes of why people experience a range of reactions to trauma.
  • NIMH-funded researchers are exploring trauma patients in acute care settings to better understand the changes that occur in individuals whose symptoms improve naturally.
  • Other research is looking at how fear memories are affected by learning, changes in the body, or even sleep.
  • Research on preventing the development of PTSD soon after trauma exposure is also under way.
  • Other research is attempting to identify what factors determine whether someone with PTSD will respond well to one type of intervention or another, aiming to develop more personalized, effective, and efficient treatments.
  • As gene research and brain imaging technologies continue to improve, scientists are more likely to be able to pinpoint when and where in the brain PTSD begins. This understanding may then lead to better targeted treatments to suit each person’s own needs or even prevent the disorder before it causes harm.

Join a Study​

Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Although individuals may benefit from being part of a clinical trial, participants should be aware that the primary purpose of a clinical trial is to gain new scientific knowledge so that others may be better helped in the future.
Researchers at NIMH and around the country conduct many studies with patients and healthy volunteers. We have new and better treatment options today because of what clinical trials uncovered years ago. Be part of tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. Talk to your health care provider about clinical trials, their benefits and risks, and whether one is right for you.
To learn more or find a study, visit:

Learn More​

Free Brochures and Shareable Resources​

  • Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events: This fact sheet presents information on how children and adolescents respond to traumatic events, and what family, friends, and trusted adults can do to help. Also available en Español.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: This brochure provides information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including what it is, who develops PTSD, symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or someone else who may have PTSD. Also available en español.
  • Shareable Resources on PTSD: Help support PTSD awareness and education in your community. Use these digital resources, including graphics and messages, to spread the word about PTSD.

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Federal Resources​

  • National Center for PTSD: Part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this website has targeted information for anyone interested in PTSD (including veterans, family, and friends) and for professional researchers and health care providers. The site also offers videos and information about an online app called PTSD Coach.
  • Clinician’s Guide to Medications for PTSD: This material was developed for researchers, providers, and helpers by the U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs.
  • PTSD (MedlinePlus – also en español)

Research and Statistics​

  • Journal Articles: References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine).
  • PTSD Statistics: This webpage provides information on the statistics currently available on the prevalence of PTSD among adults and adolescents in the U.S.
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Male
Didn’t wet the bed
Not on the scale
 
1.) Yes.
2.) No.
3.) Not that I know of,
 
Furrytum said:
I do have schizoid personality disorder.
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The following is for your information.

Schizoid Personality Disorder​

Schizoid personality disorder is a pattern of indifference to social relationships, with a limited range of emotional expression and experience. People with schizoid personality disorder rarely feel there is anything wrong with them. The disorder manifests itself by early adulthood through social and emotional detachments that prevent people from having close relationships. People with this personality disorder are able to function in everyday life, but don’t develop meaningful relationships with others. They are typically loners and may be prone to excessive daydreaming as well as forming attachments to animals. They may do well at solitary jobs others would find difficult, such as night security watchmen.
There is evidence indicating the disorder shares an underlying genetic architecture with schizophrenia, and social withdrawal is a characteristic of both disorders. Most important, people with schizoid personality disorder are in touch with reality, unlike those with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Prevalence of this disorder is around 3.1 to 4.9 percent of the population, with an even frequency in men and women.
Schizoid personality disorder is classified under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 as a Cluster A condition; it is described as odd and eccentric. The other two Cluster A personality disorders are schizotypal personality disorder and paranoid personality disorder. Social awkwardness and withdrawal are hallmarks of this cluster.

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Symptoms​

According to the DSM-5, symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include the following:
  • Does not desire or enjoy close relationships
  • Appears aloof and detached
  • Avoids social activities that involve significant contact with other people
  • Almost always chooses solitary activities
  • Little or no interest in sexual experiences with another person
  • Lacks close relationships other than with immediate relatives
  • Indifferent to praise or criticism
  • Shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affect
  • Has trouble with self-expression
  • Exhibits little observable change in mood
  • Takes pleasure in few if any activities
  • Little motivation or life goals

Are schizoid personality disorder and schizophrenia the same?​

No. Like all personality disorders, schizoid personality disorder is a lifelong pattern of behavior, and does not lead to subjective distress in the afflicted individual. Schizophrenia, by contrast, has a typical onset in early adulthood and is results in great distress in the individual. The disorders share some characteristics, such as the inability to connect with others, and the inability to express themselves emotionally. But people with schizoid personality disorder do not hallucinate or feel paranoid, nor do they have distorted thinking or speech.

Causes​

The causes of personality disorders are not known, but there is a higher risk for schizoid personality disorder in families of those with illnesses on the schizophrenia spectrum; this suggests that there is a genetic susceptibility to developing this disorder, with some studies placing the rate of heritability at approximately 30 percent.

Treatment​

People who have the disorder rarely seek treatment, they do not think there is anything wrong. This is partly because people with this diagnosis typically do not experience loneliness or compete with or envy people who enjoy close relationships.
Medications are not usually recommended for schizoid personality disorder. However, they are sometimes used for short-term treatment of depression and or extreme states of anxiety associated with the disorder. The presence of anxiety, usually caused by fear of other people, may mean that a diagnosis of the related schizotypal personality disorder is more appropriate.
Individual therapy that successfully attains a long-term level of trust may be useful, as it helps people with the disorder to establish authentic relationships, in cases where this is desired. Individual psychotherapy can gradually affect the formation of a true relationship between the patient and therapist.
Long-term psychotherapy is more difficult to pursue because this disorder is hard to ameliorate. Instead, therapy should focus on simple treatment goals to alleviate current pressing concerns or stressors in the individual's life. Cognitive therapy may be used to address certain types of clear, irrational thoughts that are negatively influencing the patient's behaviors. This therapeutic plan should be clearly defined at the onset of treatment. The therapist should be aware of cultural differences, which can masquerade as personality disorders.

Why do most people with schizoid personality disorder decline to seek treatment?​

This disorder is not experienced as ego-dystonic, or subjectively distressing, to the individual. While people with schizoid personality disorder recognize that they differ from others, especially in their lack of interest in close relationships, this does not lead to concern or loneliness. Those who seek treatment often do so because a family member or professional contact has suggested that they obtain counseling or coaching.

What is the best course of action for those who do seek treatment?​

Therapy should focus on simple treatment goals to alleviate current pressing concerns or stressors in the individual's life, rather than attempting to "cure" the individual. Cognitive therapy may be used to address certain types of clear, irrational thoughts that are negatively influencing the patient's behaviors. This therapeutic plan should be clearly defined at the onset of treatment. The therapist should be aware of cultural differences, which can masquerade as personality disorders.

See psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/schizoid-personality-disorder
 
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1.) male
2.) yes
3.) yes and I have major depressive disorder anxiety disorder and PTSD.
 
  1. Female in the traditional, purely physical sense(and so it is how i was raised), but mentally I feel like I don't relate entirely or exclusively to either "manhood" or "womanhood" so I consider myself nonbinary. Don't know if I feel like multiple things or nothing at all, but either way it fits under the nonbinary umbrella so I use that

  2. No, I've actually had a very strong bladder and great control ever since I began potty training

  3. Yep, as well as other things. I want to get reevaluated though since technically my diagnosis from when I was a kid is the vague and outdated "pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified" but is very clearly ASD.
 
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Omg301 said:
1. Male
2. Never bedwet in any way - I have an ironclad bladder, and I'm trying to relax/lose some control when padded
3. Never tested for ASD but unlikely? Honestly, I wonder if I may be. I have a lot of anxiety about social things and am quite OCD about lots of things (apparently runs in the family). It's funny, I mentioned today like maybe I should get tested, but my parents said what would it change. Probably nothing.

I'm a severe introvert that has anxiety about doing things outside of work socially. I would rather just be home and hide in my room all day. Never had a partner or been on a date or even gotten a haircut alone. I don't drive, can't swim, etc. I overall regret my potty training, started with a fixation with messing that turned into up to 95%+ of the time I make BMs, I do it in my pants, since age 9/10.

I now wear 24/7 and don't use the potty. :) There we go, that's my shtick.
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Small update on the ASD thing. I did some online tests a few days ago and it said high probability of ASD. I also talked with my Therapist about it and they said it may not be a bad idea to get tested. I still have to get a referral for it, so I messaged my doctor and will look into it. I do feel like it's important to have things in the medical record that may be important/useful like this. I also have Agorophobia, OCD and Fecalphillia most likely as well.
 
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rurudl said:
1. Male
2. wanted to but I stop wetting from 4 years old. My lil sis is the one who wet and wear diaper till 12 years old which makes me jealous xD
3. Never tested
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Like a Huggies diaper or adult diaper?
 
Purplemoon3 said:
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Sometimes
No
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Sometimes wet the bed? How did you protect the mattress?
 
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Nighttimediapers said:
1.) male
2.) yes
3.) yes and I have major depressive disorder anxiety disorder and PTSD.
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At what age did you stop bedwetting?
 
Stacy said:
At what age did you stop bedwetting?
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For me, the bedwetting never really stopped. It just slowed down from every night to 6 to 10 nights a month.
 
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