
Feb 25, 2011, 02:48 PM
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Member Since: Feb 2011
Location: under your bed
Posts: 28
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Originally Posted by Nola22
Whew--it feels good to know I'm not the only one who dreads having to use public facilities in many cases. I'm not phobic, just not enamored with the experience.  I've really enjoyed reading this thread, believe it or not, and I deal with the inevitability of the public restroom in a similar manner to many of you.
My means of coping is a mental map or list of the best, cleanest bathrooms, at least those that appear that way on a regular basis. At one job, the women's room by a particular office in the complex was inexplicably disgusting--I avoided that one like the plague unless things had reached emergency proportions.  Conversely, at school, the best bathroom of all was tucked away on the first floor, in the back of the building, near the classrooms used by the smallest academic department. They were wonderfully private too--so little traffic. On a larger scale, in whatever city I live at any given time, I know where the decent public restrooms are as well. Museums are always a good bet, and many have bathrooms in the lobby before you reach the point where you have to pay or offer a donation.
I am an inveterate hoverer too--think of it as a mini workout.  I go nowhere without my hand sanitizer either!
Thank you for this thread. I hope the many tips and experiences offered by everyone here are useful to you, FullMetal Shorty, and help make your life easier. 
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Thanks for the input, Nola It's always good to know we're not alone when coming to a fear; no matter how strange it may seem to some lol. I use to hover a lot, I'm just really afraid if I try it again I may fall That wouldn't be good. I'm currently a senior in high school so I have to deal with some of the most disgusting things imaginable! Of course the old trick of mayonnaise on the toilet seat, unflushed toilets, etc, etc...The list can go on and on! lol.
I will be sure to post when I actually do manage to use the public restroom I know it sounds weird, but I know when that day comes I will be really proud!
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