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Bed wetting

Hello all,

I just joined this forum tonight.  And it's a very embarrassing topic that brings me here.  

From 2 years old until 7 years old I was molested by my babysitter and her husband.  From my 10th to 11th year I was molested by my mother's boyfriend.  I've been raped three times.  When I was 19 I married an emotionally, mentally, physically, and sexually abusive man.  (I finally broke free of him at 26 - nearly 3 years ago.)

So here's my issue that I want to talk about...

I wet the bed.  Not every night, but often, more nights than not.  Many psychologists and psychiatrists over the years have told me that bed wetting is common among children who are molested.  

I'm finally at a point in my life where things are going well.  I'm mostly happy.  But this bed wetting thing really brings me down, as you can imagine.  It's embarrassing, it's stinky, it's messy, it's horrible.  Worst of all though is that my boyfriend sleeps on the couch.  Obviously I completely understand why.  I don't resent him for that at all, believe me.  But I would love to finally get this problem under control so that we can sleep in the bed together.  

What I am wondering is if any of you have dealt with this problem?  Do you currently deal with it?  Have you overcome it?  I know how embarrassing this is, so please feel free to PM me if you don't want to comment here.  

Supportive comments are really appreciated, please don't make fun of me.  This was very difficult for me to write.

Thank you.
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139792 tn?1498585650
I have seen in some acupressure and acupuncture book about bed wetting. They recommend few pints to be pressed.The treatment is is harmless. why not try it?
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599170 tn?1300973893
along with all of Margi's suggestions there is no shame in wearin depend undergarmentsto bed they are not too expensive  and work well, Im glad you are getiing psyc help and I hope you get the help you need, remember your a survivor not a victim  LIVE STRONG PRAY HARD....Best of wishes Cherie
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535822 tn?1443976780
No one here will make fun of you and I am sure you will get private messages, we are on MedHelp because we care about others, and it serves as therapy for many of us. I know there is help out there for this problem you have, many books you wont be the only one, and I will put in into my search engine and see what they say., you can do the same, I assume your Doctor has not come up with any ideas for you as you say you have seen a lot of Psych's. Now I am going to suggest a couple of things, which you more than likely have tried,Do not drink or eat after 5-6pm as you are filling the Bladder,I believe there are clocks out there that go off at certain times when you feel lkie going, you could chevk that out through the search engine. As this is something that is emotional afetr what has happened to you perhaps ,talking through the Trauma will help, expect you have also done that. More friends will come here and have thoughts for you, hang in there.
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