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On 4/6/2024 at 3:23 AM, sjaeger172004 said:

Hi all Currently in mental hell at the moment had Bladder botox (Bladder neck an Urethral Spinter on the 25 March) and had to have Indwelling Catheter due to retention issues on the 27th. OMG the relief from my bladder sensory issues Not having to wake up 4-5time per night to travel to bathroom which occasionally causes falls. Able to drink water without Bladder giving me issues so was restricted to soda based or other drinks.

As well as other bladder issues I have had since 2009 since spinal injury. I really hate myself enjoying this relief (I am to keep this in til the 22 May when my urologist comes back) and I want a solution where he operates on me internally to have the same relief as the catheter (already been in full taped diapers since 2009 and find them comfortable) OMFG I feel like such a freak to the point I emailed my treating Consultant Psychiatrist of 3 years regarding this and requesting a Psychiatric assessment as well as psychologist as they both know I have been suffering. I suffer from under and overactive bladder and retention and can not safely self cath due to bad essential tremors in hands (had previous urological staff give up on me as I refused on medical grounds) I also have Autism, Bipolar and ADHD and since 2009 spinal issues at l3l4l5 s1 which neurosurgeon has written no treatment or surgery was an option.

I was for a permanent solution for health safety (retention) as well as Quality of life solution but I feel so fucking messed up in the head that I am taking valium more regularly (Psychiatrist knows but isn't concerned as he did a phone safety check up on me after the emails I sent him)

First of all, you're not a freak. You have issues that you are dealing with.

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Many times, and many times I have had doctors try to get me to use Incontinence meds but seeing the side affects of them, I much prefer diapers over them

Welcome and I have had issues in the past where curtain meds I take would take a toll on my bladder and bowels 

The one thing I wish people knew about Incontinence is that it's a medical condition that's treatable. On top of that, I wish people would understand that wearing diapers is as normal as wearing underwear and it's nothing to be ashamed of.

What is the one thing you wish that people and society knew about incontinence and being diapered?

Welcome to the club 😊

On 10/13/2023 at 2:15 AM, david49 said:

I would like to know how you protect yourself during the day. Sometimes I have leaks during the day which puts me in very embarrassing situations. I would like to try plastic panties but I see everything and anything on the internet. It's difficult to judge because I don't know enough about this product. I would really like to remain discreet. Is it really useful and comfortable to wear all day ?

If you have minor leaks, a good pull-up will get you through the day but a thick diaper will always get the job done and not be very noticeable. It's why for me, I don't wear pull-ups because I would leak and flood them really fast. I wear thick padded diapers to make sure I don't leak or flood them and I can get through the entire day. For me, being Incontinent, I have to be in thick diapers because I never know if I am gonna leak or flood in my diapers.

Wow, that was insensitive and very small-minded. I wonder if she said that to her elderly folks who have to wear diapers

I sometimes wish they made clothes that are diaper-friendly and especially for women as wells

Hi and Welcome

I think it's a good idea for especially the disabled and physically disabled.

What would society think of having adult changing tables in public restrooms in places like: restaurants, parks, amusement parks, supermarkets, gas stations, convenient stores… etc?

13 hours ago, Slomo said:

Yeah, I have a 2-day hospital go bag I brought with me. And also had my wife bring me a full bag of crinklz. When she showed up with the new bag the nurse went off her rocker and declared them banned and put away in a storage cabinet.

That's when she went to that horrible vacuum collection system (periwiz). It leaked 2x the first evening, 4x the next day, and 1 more the next morning. I could feel a rash setting in so that's when I said screw the nurse and went back to my diapers this morning. Haven't seen her since then, but don't care.

That's why all my nurses that take care of me for my medical issues knows fully well what diapers I wear and they are totally accepting. It's why when I come to my medical appointments or hospital stays, they are comfortable with me being diapered.  Even as an EMT, I always have a diaper bag with me and on the back of the ambulance as well.

On 9/9/2023 at 1:53 PM, Slomo said:

It is! I've been sitting on a really basic bed pad. It doesn't have much padding and the top acquisition layer is a rougher/stiffer mesh that is gently digging into my skin and making it more certain any urine will be dierctly in contact with my skin. It also seems to be letting sweat accumulate on my skin too. With everything put together I'm certain my skin is getting slightly worse. 

And yeah, they have been having to check me at least once every 4 hours. It's only a matter of time when I can point out how much worse this is.  Even with this automatic vacuum collectorthing.

Now if I was using any of those cheap medical brands they have available here, or some other store-bought diaper, things would be much worse still. They'd have to check/change me ever 2 hours minimum. Something nobody wants and is likely the reason for their no diapers policy. Though through their ignorance it's unfairly applied. Their policy should be no store bought or medical grade diapers. Premium or abdl diapers having the obvious exception.

That's why whenever I go to the hospital, I always have my diaper bag with me. Being an EMT, I have seen the kind of diapers and pull ups they use in hospitals and Nursing homes that they are so crappy, that it should constitute as abuse.

Sounds like a lot more uncomfortable than sitting in a diaper. I have seen worse where Nursing home and hospice patients have to endure thin, crappy pull ups instead of diapers.

Sometimes on very hot days, I get tired of being in diapers and other times, when someone sees my diapers, I get poked fun at.

I know being incontinent and being kept in diapers permanently, Have you ever gotten tired of being in diapers? I know for me, I never got tired of being kept in diapers and never got tired of being kept in thick padded diapers. I've always enjoyed being in diapers and always thought my incontinence is a blessing. I've even thought that my incontinence even enhanced my life and made it so much easier on me. It's why even though I am kept in diapers permanently, I know I can never ever get tired of being diapered.

6 hours ago, emily1890 said:

I am glad you can see some advantages to it. honestly, once you've realised how helpful it is, or can be, then it becomes easier to cope with.

I remember how long it took me to get to school every day, and it helped that the driver didn't keep having to stop at the service stations for me to get out and use the toilet. 

That's why being incontinent, does have it's advantages once you realize how being diapered becomes so much easier. Being kept in diapers all the time, I can see why I have it so much easier and less stressful on me.  It's easy once you cope and come to understand how diapers makes life so much easier to deal with.

Many times in my life, I know of many situations where I am so grateful for being diapered. For example, being an EMT in a VOL EMS squad I know many situations where being diapered has saved me. I can be on a stressful call or even a long call where by the time I get back, my diaper is soaked and ready for a diaper change. I'm also fortunate that the hospitals I transport patients to, they have a diaper changing room for those who are incontinent.  Even when I was in college, a diaper was their to make sure I never skipped a lecture and afterwards, I can simply waddle back to my dorm for a diaper change. Many times in science class, where I can't leave the lab, diapers helped me as well.

On 8/19/2023 at 6:21 AM, david49 said:

It is gratifying to read your message because I felt guilty for a long time by choosing this option. I feel less alone 🙂. A new chapter opens for me, even if it is still a bit embarrassing for me, over time I learn to accept and live with my incontinence.

I learn to live with my incontinence and accept that I am always going to be kept in diapers. I know my folks tried to potty train me but I know that's never going to happen and they accepted that I am gona be kept in diapers for the rest of my life. Being diapered has made life so much easier on me and less stressful on me. It's why I am not ashamed of being in diapered or even if people notices me in diapers. On top of that, I am diapered out in the open around the house so often that it's so normal for me.

On 8/16/2023 at 12:51 PM, david49 said:

I have been incontinent for 3 years and since then I have never had any real progress. I admit I gave up and found it easy with diapers. I don't think I will be able to get back to the life I used to, but it allows me to go out, have activities and regain confidence.

That's like me as well. Being incontinent for so long, I simply gave up in trying to be potty trained and found it so much easier with diapers. Being kept in diapers has made my life so much better and I have been able to regain self confidence and able to do things without thinking about using the potty. I've been able to go in my diaper with no worries and no stress in my life. At the same time, I am able to live a potty free life and live a life without ever being potty trained again.

19 hours ago, emily1890 said:

I am a really light sleeper. my diaper crackles and I'm awake. I really need more sleep, but don't get much... more than an hour a night is what I'd consider a miracle

Wow, I'm a heavy sleeper and I know I am known to snore like a pug

1 hour ago, Slomo said:

It amazes me how incredibly diverse and differently shaped everyone's bodies are. A diaper that's a guaranteed fail for one person will be a guarantee win for the next person. Though unfortunately for anyone starting out that means a LOT of trial and error finding the right diaper. 

That's why some diapers are great for those who have wider hips and others are great with those who have narrower hips