What are some Tips to Avoid an Embarrassing Bladder Accident?
What You Can Do if you have a Leaky Accident
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Having a leaky bladder accident in public can be very embarrassing. Whether it’s only you who noticed the bladder accident, or an entire room, the feeling of shame can creep up on you. But you don’t have to feel bad! Millions of people all over the world experience Urinary Incontinence. And everyone has had some sort of embarrassing moment in their lives, because everyone is human. If you laugh it off, others will respond to your nonchalant behavior and the whole situation will soon be forgotten. Or at least it will be associated with a humorous memory as opposed to a traumatizing one. And you know what they say, bad memories stick better than good, so don’t let your bladder accident get to you.
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No matter how minuscule or grand the leakage situation is, you may find yourself going into a stressful panic mode. This will only hurt you and may even draw attention to your bladder accident, which could have gone unnoticed. Stress may have induced the bladder accident in the first place. By tightening up and putting an immense amount of pressure on your abdomen, you could leak even more urine. This is called Stress Urinary Incontinence. So breathe deeply with your diaphragm and take it easy.
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Emotions are contagious. If you’re having a hard time making light of the bladder accident scenario, studies have shown that smiling can make you happy. So even if you don’t feel happy, the act of smiling can provide a little relief, and others will reflect this happiness.
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While making light of an embarrassing bladder accident is easy in theory, it’s not always a realistic option. Easier said than done for some people, right? Many people don’t know how to react to severe bladder leakage, especially if it has never happened before, so laughing it off might be difficult. If you can’t seem to find a way to alleviate the situation emotionally, try checking out these tips and be prepared for the next embarrassing bladder accident.
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Understand what kind of Urinary Incontinence you are experiencing, so you can prepare for a potential Bladder accident.
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If you have chronic bladder leakage, speak to your doctor about treatment. Modern technology has enabled researchers to come up with plenty of solutions, and yours could be solved after a simple trip to your physician. Your Urinary Incontinence could be caused by certain health conditions, so it’s always good to check out why you have developed this condition. By understanding why you have had bladder leakage, you can prepare for the next bladder accident occasion, if any.
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If your Urinary Incontinence cannot be completely treated, investing in adult diapers is a good step to take. Buying adult diapers might be a very emotional process for you, but only good can come from it!
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There is such a wide variety of adult disposable diapers to choose from, you can select the ones that are best fit for you. Overnight Briefs provide extra coverage, padding, and air circulation so you are comfortably absorbing leakage while you are sleeping. If you are at someone else’s house or have a guest over, and you would like to remain discrete, buy larger pajama pants to cover up your overnight briefs and maintain dryness.
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Liners and guards are generally worn during the day because they can fit underneath clothes very easily. Certain fitted adult briefs and pull on underwear can be thin and very slimming. Washable underwear is another option that fits snugly to your body, and can be easily concealed with the right wardrobe. These discreet options will enable you to have an active normal lifestyle without worrying about an embarrassing bladder accident.
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Sometimes you just lose a little control of your bladder in situations that put pressure on your bladder, and your Urinary Incontinence is very temporary. In that case, these other tips still apply to you.
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Dealing with the bladder accident in the moment can be the most difficult part, but there are many ways you can spin it.
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Being honest and up front about your bladder accident is the probably the best option. If your accidental bladder leakage was very noticeable, lying or rambling on about other excuses may make the situation worse. If you simply excuse yourself, or be up front about the situation, the people who care about you will completely understand.
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Use the materials you have to cover up the leakage. If you are in a situation where you absolutely must conceal your accident, try to use what is around you. Wrap your sweater around your waist, or casually hold your hat over the bladder accident. If it’s absolutely necessary you could spill liquid onto the mess, such as soda or juice, and use that as an excuse for the stain in your garments. When you don’t have any outer materials to use, try to use your body. Place your hands or arms over the bladder accident, or position yourself in a way where the leakage is concealed.
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Again, if you feel the need to absolutely conceal your bladder accident, you can always create a distraction. Just like a magic trick you can avert the audience’s attention and swiftly disappear. Draw the attention of those around you to something in the opposite direction, so you can make a quick exit. This distraction idea would be a lot easier if you had an accomplice. Locate your friends or someone you trust and ask them to avert everyone’s gaze so you can make a sneaky get away.
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All this being said, the next step is to clean up. You don’t want to get an infection or let bacteria creep into important parts. As soon as you leave the accident area, make it to a bathroom and wash up as best you can. Try to clean your clothes, wash your skin and dry off. This will avoid any odor or possible infection. And if your clothes are almost completely wet, people will definitely suspect a simple spillage accident, not a bladder accident.
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If you are find it hard to avoid bladder accidents, you should try wearing adult diapers. It can only benefit you in that you don’t have to worry about the cover up. If you are just starting out in testing the right adult diaper and want to avoid public bladder leakage, start wearing darker clothes. The leakage stains will be far less noticeable and you will be able to determine what level of absorbency you may need.
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In any case you shouldn’t be embarrassed about this situation. Urinary Incontinence is incredibly common. Everyone has experienced bladder leakage at least one point in their lives. And remember, you are only human. If you learn from your experiences you’ll only become smarter and wiser.