What exactly is paruresis?
Paruresis sufferers find it difficult or even impossible to urinate in the presence of others, either in their own home or in public facilities. Also, this can include people who have difficulty going to the bathroom under the stress of time pressure, when being observed by others who are close by who might hear or see them, or even while traveling on moving vehicles such as a bus, train or plane. This can also include having to provide a urine sample for a medical test or preemployment drug screening.
