If you suffer from women’s urinary incontinence, chances are that you will experience one of two emotions about your situation: you’ll be mad or you’ll be sad.
Well guess what? It’s better to be mad rather than sad.
Why Being Mad is Better than Being Sad
When it comes to women’s urinary incontinence, you are far better to get angry about your situation than to feel sad or depressed.
Why? Because studies show that women who feel sad or depressed about their situation are less likely to see help.
In addition, women who are sad or depressed are more likely to:
- Overeat, which only contribute to urine leakage
- Abuse alcohol or sedatives, both of which dull the senses and can interfere with the awareness of the need to urinate
- Lack the incentive to get up and go to the bathroom
While getting angry isn’t necessarily the healthiest emotional response, anger is a more active emotional response. The woman who is angry or frustrated enough about her urine leakage is more likely to pick up the phone and make an appointment with her doctor to get help.
The Bottom Line about Urinary Incontinence
The bottom line, literally, is that when it comes to urine leakage and wet panties, you are far better served if you get mad about your situation than if you just feel sad. Sadness and depression are stagnant emotions, and tend to keep you stuck in the status quo.
If you feel sad or depressed about your urinary incontinence, then stop it. Get mad instead! Think about all the parts of your life that you are missing out on because of your urine leakage problem. Think about all the social situations you no longer attend, all the friends you no longer see, and all the sex you might be missing out on.
Then get mad … and get help! Here are some tips to help you choose the right doctor, prepare for your visit, and use the right words at your appointment:
Find the Right Doctor
3 Step to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Visit
Use the Right Words at Your Appointment