johnstone wrote:
Welcome to the group. I guess most everyone goes through an acceptance phase of wearing diapers n the beginning. The good news is the faster you make adjustment and accept your handicap the better off you will be. It's NOT easy to wrap your mind around everything at once, and certain things will take tame to adjust since wearing diapers means doing some things differently, or at least planning ahead for things you probably didn't gave much thought to until recently such as using a public restroom...., now you will most likely use this facility for diaper changing. The best advise I can offer in the beginning is find the type protection that works the best for you so you have confidence about going about your daily activities in a normal manner. Just take each day one step at a time and don't let your new disability hold you back from any previous active you did before you started wearing diapers all the time.
What does your doc tell you? Will the use of any meds help?
Hope this helps. Be positive,...think positive, one step at a time.
Trufitgirl1221 - really good advice here from johnstone.
I would also add, be patient with yourself. Some go through the accepting phase faster than others. Requiring protection full time can be a life altering event. As johnstone said, find the protection that works best for you. Finding the right protection was one of the biggest hurdles that helped me accept diapers (at just 32 years old). With the right protection, I soon realized I could do just about everything I was used to... I just might have to do it a little differently and plan ahead more. In the beginning, I was definitely embarrassed and I can totally relate to you. But as I began to figure out how to manage the condition, it gradually got better. Nothing to be ashamed of. This community is awesome and is here for ya!