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LIVING WITH
INCONTINENCE

•		How can men in our 40s and 50s get back or maintain our self-esteem with incontinence?

•		Is it normal to urinate about 15-20 times a day and twice at night?

•		Can I still exercise even though I'm incontinent?

•		Sometimes after I urinate I still feel the urge to go. What is causing this?

•		Is incontinence genetic?

•		Are there foods that can help my incontinence?

•		Is it true that you can take medicine for the common cold to control your incontinence?

•		What can I do about my fear of an accident or odor when I go out in public?

•		Can incontinence be caused by stress or some other psychological problem?

•		When I cough, I leak. Do I have a bladder problem?

•		Is it normal to experience incontinence after childbirth?

•		How can I tell my wife about my incontinence?

•		Can I still exercise even though I'm incontinent?

•		I'm dry during the day but sometimes I wet at night. Why is this happening?

•		Why do I have to urinate more often when I'm lying down than when I'm up?

•		Does having a high blood sugar count cause incontinence?

•		What procedure should men follow to get the best results from Kegel exercises?

•		Is it normal to experience more extreme incontinence when under stress or nervousness?

•		When I cough, I leak. Do I have a bladder problem?

TREATING
INCONTINENCE

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How can men in our 40s and 50s get back or maintain our self-esteem with incontinence?

By Dr. Susan Bartell
Licensed Psychologist

Question:
How can men in our 40s and 50s get back or maintain our self-esteem with incontinence?

Answer:

Remind yourself that incontinence is a biological issue that is unrelated to your self worth. Take some time to make a list focusing on which of your self attributes you are most proud of. You will find that there are many of these and that they extend well beyond incontinence. Although it can be a tough issue to deal with, it is merely one very small part of your entire self. It is important for you to make note of this and remind yourself of it frequently.


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