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It's commonly thought that this only happens to little kids, but it doesn't. While it's obviously something you would try your best to avoid the embarrassment surrounding it is accentuated by the fact that no-one admits to it. While it doesn't seem to be a common occurrence, the phrase 'PSML' had to come from somewhere! Embarrassment is easier to deal with it when you realise it doesn't just happen to you.
1The most obvious thing to do if you suffer from a weak bladder (or even if you don't!) is to visit the restroom/toilet regularly. However, ask yourself what's worse, using the bathroom or peeing yourself in public. No matter how low you think the chances are, is it really worth risking it?Ad
2If you do find yourself with a full bladder and faced with something hilarious in a public place, try and focus your mind on something serious and/or sad. Another tip is to avoid looking at the person making you laugh, as this could make you laugh harder.
3If you do end up peeing yourself, you have a number of options. If you have a cardigan, jacket or similar, casually tie it around your waist. If you're sitting by friends, remember that no matter how embarrassing it may be to tell them, it's better than the whole class/strangers knowing, and if they're good friends they should sympathise, and either hand you a jacket or walk in front and behind you so it's less obvious. If sitting with people who aren't close friends, try and find some excuse to stay where you are (for instance, in a classroom) such as wanting to talk to the teacher, yes it will still be awkward but at least most of the class will probably have left before anyone notices. Less people equal less embarrassment.
4If you believe yourself to be particularly prone to peeing while laughing, a few ways of reducing the risk are by wearing pads/sanitary towels more often, avoiding bright or light coloured trousers and keeping a cardigan/jacket on you in situations that are very public. If it's particularly bad, maybe consult your doctor. It might be embarrassing but again, ask yourself what's worse.
5Finally, if all of these options fail, please don't be too hard on yourself. Things always feel worse in the moment, but years later you'll look back on this and hopefully be able to laugh. Remember you're not the only one who goes through this, otherwise you wouldn't get teenagers saying things like "I'm gonna pee myself laughing in a minute!" Most embarrassment is caused by believing we are some kind of exceptional social freak. Forgive yourself and try and see the funny side of it. If the worst comes to the worst, you could always say you had a temporary bladder infection (which causes people to pee more easily.) You are not alone!Ad
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