I know a lot of people will think of me as a troll or pervert for posting this, but I promise it’s a genuine struggle that I’ve only recently discovered is probably a medical issue.
Since I was about 13, I’ve had humiliating issues with bed wetting. At first, I thought it was just a part of puberty that either some or most people had to go through, and just hoped that it would stop over time. But eventually I figured out that this isn’t normal. It’s only in the last month that I actually searched up why this is happening and how to stop it, but there are so few results that apply to me. Anything that is relevant suggests I need to consult a doctor.
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to conceal my clothes and bedsheets and wash them when nobodies at home. It’s been so embarrassing for me having to do this, I’ve turned down once-in-a-lifetime trips and holidays in fear that someone might find out, I’ve lied to friends and distanced myself from people who I worry will find out, and I’m so tired of doing this over and over again.
I just want to know what I should do. Will it eventually stop happening or do I need to see a doctor? Is there any medication or solution I should know about? Do I need to, after 5 years, finally talk to my parents about this? I’m so worried that people will just think I’m lying to satisfy some awful fetish and it scares me that this might just be something I have to live with that prevents me from ever having friends again or getting into a relationship. I know this probably isn’t the right place to ask about these things, I just want to know I’m not alone for someone aged 18.