waking up every time I need to use my diaper

[emily1890]

even if just a tiny bit, I wake up  for it. I could wake up 4/5 times a night, not because I need changing, just because I need to go in my diaper.

 

how can I stop this and only wake up when my diaper needs changing. it's very disturbing for me, especially for someone who fills them like they are going out of fashion

[Slomo]

It may be your subconscious holding you back. Can you fully say you trust your diaper to not leak at night, in any position, and even flooding the diaper from a full bladder? If no, then you need better diapers.

I used to have that problem too. Turns out it was the diaper I was using. It took a while after switching to betterdry/crinklz, but eventually I was able to get a full night's rest and wake up in a wet diaper. Part of the key is when you wake up, don't move or make any adjustments. Pee exactly as you are, then try to fall back asleep without moving too. Eventually your subconscious will get the message you don't have to move, and your diaper will keep you protected, so there's no need to wake up.

[John Davis]

Emily, it may just take time.  That's what did it for me.  Your mind needs time to adjust to the new situation where peeing in your diaper is "ok."

Slomo has a good point that you may be fearful of leaking - I was.  I had to beef up my nighttime diaper ensemble, including better diaper, good booster pad, and two (not one) pairs of PUL pants.  One pair is larger and fits my thighs lower than the first pair of plastic pants in order to catch any bad leaks.  Fortunately, that rarely happens.

Also, I added a washable absorbent pad, "just in case."

Good luck.

--John

[Apache]

You mean you wake up needing the toilet or do you wake up already peeing/pooping?