Where In the World Is Shane?

Shane is traveling on business this week, and he took this photo out his hotel window this morning.  Any idea where he is?  There is another view below.  Where is Shane?  Come back Shane!

Are You Pee Shy?--Wisdom for Your Brain

Paruresis is a type of phobia in which the sufferer is unable to urinate in the presence of others, such as in a public restroom. Paruresis is also known by many colloquial terms, including bashful bladder, bashful kidneys, stage fright, urophobia, pee-shyness, and shy bladder syndrome. It is also known as psychogenic urinary retention. Many people have brief, isolated episodes of urinary difficulty in situations where other people are in close proximity.  In severe cases, a person with paruresis can urinate only when alone at home or through the process of catheterization.

Some people cope by deliberately holding in their urine, by refraining from drinking liquids, or locating unoccupied or single-occupancy public bathrooms.  Severe cases of this disorder can have highly restricting effects on a person's life. In moderate to severe cases, overcoming paruresis can be extremely difficult without the help of a psychologist, therapist or support groups. Severe sufferers may not be willing to travel far from their home or be able to form intimate relationships. Others cannot urinate even in their own home if someone else can be heard to be there.

I have to admit that I, myself, am afflicted with this condition to a small degree, but I have a method of dealing with it that works for me. When going in a public restroom, I generally have no problem if I do multiplication problems in my head. It helps me relax and takes my mind off the worry of not getting the job done.

For more information about this condition, contact the International Paruresis Association at http://www.paruresis.org/.