Hey everyone
I've been a lurker for a while but have finally decided to sign up. I've found lots of useful tips and tricks and advice from just reading posts, but felt perhaps I should sign up to share help and advice myself :smile:
About two years ago I was diagnosed with an ovaractive bladder and without going into great detail, I reluctantly went to the doctor (I'm very shy) and I tried a number of different medications, had some tests, and eventually with either some drugs having no effect, or others giving side effects which made me feel awful, I ended up deciding to just manage the condition with pads (okay that's what the health service calls them!)
My view was that unless there was a magic pill to stop the OAB completely I wouldn't ever have the confidence that I wouldn't have an accident at some point; so, whilst having to wear protection regardless 'just in case', and scared stiff that I'd have an accident out of the blue (as had happened in the early days on more than one occasion - though thankfully I was able to make a discrete exit on those occasions) it seemed the most logical step to just wear protection and be done with it.
Over time it's become fairly normal and I've become used to things. One thing I've found is there aren't many (any, really) places like ADISC to talk to people who have some experience of any of what I've been through. Vague Google searches reveal "advice" but it's often a bit limited. Whilst I ended up where I am through no fault of my own; I've become used to wearing protection now and over time I suppose I've grown to like my new underwear; whether that's then verging on DL I'm not sure; or just an appreciation that it keeps me from embarrasing myself; I just know having tried many many types of protection I'm now quite picky on which I prefer to wear.
Over to other areas; I'm from the UK, I'm rather quiet and shy, and have interests in science fiction, computer games, and generally anything geeky. I love fast food (a little too much I think sometimes!)
izza:
Looking forward to contributing to the forum; as a newbie I'm not sure whether to just jump in or not! :sweatdrop:
Thanks for reading. Not sure if this is a good or a bad intro ... lol
Nexus
I've been a lurker for a while but have finally decided to sign up. I've found lots of useful tips and tricks and advice from just reading posts, but felt perhaps I should sign up to share help and advice myself :smile:
About two years ago I was diagnosed with an ovaractive bladder and without going into great detail, I reluctantly went to the doctor (I'm very shy) and I tried a number of different medications, had some tests, and eventually with either some drugs having no effect, or others giving side effects which made me feel awful, I ended up deciding to just manage the condition with pads (okay that's what the health service calls them!)
My view was that unless there was a magic pill to stop the OAB completely I wouldn't ever have the confidence that I wouldn't have an accident at some point; so, whilst having to wear protection regardless 'just in case', and scared stiff that I'd have an accident out of the blue (as had happened in the early days on more than one occasion - though thankfully I was able to make a discrete exit on those occasions) it seemed the most logical step to just wear protection and be done with it.
Over time it's become fairly normal and I've become used to things. One thing I've found is there aren't many (any, really) places like ADISC to talk to people who have some experience of any of what I've been through. Vague Google searches reveal "advice" but it's often a bit limited. Whilst I ended up where I am through no fault of my own; I've become used to wearing protection now and over time I suppose I've grown to like my new underwear; whether that's then verging on DL I'm not sure; or just an appreciation that it keeps me from embarrasing myself; I just know having tried many many types of protection I'm now quite picky on which I prefer to wear.
Over to other areas; I'm from the UK, I'm rather quiet and shy, and have interests in science fiction, computer games, and generally anything geeky. I love fast food (a little too much I think sometimes!)
izza:Looking forward to contributing to the forum; as a newbie I'm not sure whether to just jump in or not! :sweatdrop:
Thanks for reading. Not sure if this is a good or a bad intro ... lol
Nexus
