Help! I can’t go to the toilet in public

Some public toilets are gross. We're all agreed on that. But while some of us have perfected the no-contact squat or can deal with putting toilet paper on the loo seat, a lot of people have a serious fear of going to the toilet outside of home. The Mix spoke to Dr Eve Fleming from ERIC, the bowel and bladder charity, to explore this fear and seek support.

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Deep breath. One step at a time.

Next Steps

  • ERIC supports young people with bowel or bladder conditions. Call their helpline on 0845 370 8008 Monday to Thursday 10am–2pm or email: [email protected]. Calls cost 9.6p per minute, plus the phone company's access charge.
  • AnxietyUK run helplines, email support, live chats and therapy services for people with anxiety disorders. 08444 775 774
  • Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
  • Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

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Updated on 31-Mar-2017