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tips for managing incontinence at school

7/17/2013

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Going to school can be a challenge for any teen suffering from incontinence. After all, there are hundreds of students on campus and some bullies can taunt you to tears. However, you don’t have to worry about anyone finding out about you at school, especially once you’re done reading the following seven tips for managing incontinence at school.

Make Sure Your Teachers Know About You Your teachers at school are responsible for your well-being, so they need to know if something is wrong beforehand. Telling your teachers will also ensure that they don’t try stopping you from going to the bathroom on time. If you can’t handle this task yourself, ask your parent to do it for you. However, as a growing adult, you should take on this responsibility yourself and be confident while discussing the issue.

Take Care of What You Wear to School Sometimes, teens end up soiling themselves despite reaching the bathroom on time. This usually occurs because they spend precious seconds fumbling with zips and buttons on their pants or skirts. If this has happened to you too, you need to consider choosing clothing that simply pulls off. Even if you have to wear a specific uniform, you can ask the head of your school for permission to make your uniform easy to pull down so that you can avoid any mishaps.

Don’t Avoid P.E. Just Because You’re Worried about Changing in Front of Others Sports periods are a hassle for teen incontinence sufferers. However, by avoiding those, you won’t be able to improve your incontinence and may even gain a reputation for being wimpy. Instead, what you can do is talk to your P.E. teacher and inform them about your situation. By doing so, they’ll make sure that you get to use the bathroom whenever you need it and that you can change easily before the rest of your classmates reach the locker rooms.

Use Incontinence Products One of the easiest ways of getting through the school day without facing an accident is using incontinence products. Now this doesn’t necessarily mean adult diapers! There are hundreds of products available online as well as at physical stores that you can choose from. For example, there are specific types of underwear which have a pouch-like addition for you to add a pad. This way you won’t feel bulky and still be safe while at school.

Be Prepared at All Times Just in case your clothes get messy or the pads you’re using are soiled, you need to have extras on you. You can always keep an extra pair of slacks and underwear in a zipped compartment in your bag. On the other hand, you can keep an extra of everything hidden in your locker. If you’re worried about anyone asking, you can always say that you keep extra clothes in case you need to go somewhere after school.

Don’t EVER Drink or Eat Less; Control Your Intake Instead Never cut down your fluid intake or else you’ll develop infections or problems like dehydration. Instead, manage your liquid intake to be around 5-6 cups during the day. Similarly, don’t avoid eating to control your bowel movements or else you may end up constipated and in more pain. Also, make sure you regulate your toilet breaks so that you can relieve your bladder or bowels before they give way.

With these tips, you will be able to easily manage your incontinence issues while at school. However, remember to discuss these with your parents beforehand so that they can guide you.

 

9 Comments
Lindsey Adams
6/6/2015 11:15:13 pm

Hi there. My 12 year old daughter has suffered from incontinence since September 2014. She had never had any problems whatsoever and was dry through the night by 2 years old. She needs to change underwear/clothes at least 5 times a day and also has night time accidents. We have been to see a paediatric urologist and she has put my daughter on Movicol to improve constipation and has asked her to improve her diet etc. I really feel awful for my daughter as she isn't doing anything different to how she has for years and suddenly now finds it difficult to control bladder. Can anyone suggest any other methods to help?

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Jazz Todd
10/8/2015 11:46:07 pm

Hi! I'm a teen and I have been dealing with incontinence since i was 9. I have tried absolutely everything to stop but nothing has worked. I am currently in fifth form and I have to wear protection. Sometimes incontinence just doesn't stop and sometimes requires surgery. All I have to say is good luck

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Andrew lehamnn
6/20/2016 01:12:10 pm

I've dealt with incontinence all my life since I was about 13 I think I'm now 20 I'm trying to find teens or young adults close to my age to talk to and relate with. If anyone wants to chat I'm always here for support and as a fellow incontinent friend. I can give advice and tips if needed too. I went all through middle and high school in diapers be of mint issue so I'm here for anyone and everyone you can reach me on my Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andrew.lehmann.7?ref=bookmarks

Todd
11/1/2019 07:17:32 am

Hi Linda
I have suffered from night bladder issues since 1998. It advanced to full incontinence in 2004. The key to getting through the day is a good incontinence diaper or pullup. The brand I reccomend is Unique Wellness. It is based on NASA technology used in their MAG maximum absorption garment. The pullups last she would need one in morning one midday then another when get home. The Briefs are the very best and one brief last 8 hours. Check them out at www.uniquewellness.com

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Darian miller
12/28/2016 06:58:19 pm

I know how you are feeling I have felt with it sense I was 5 u am now twenty so if you are in need of help or have any ? Just shoot me a email

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Jeff
9/1/2017 02:30:56 am

Hi I've been suffering from fecal and bowl incontinance for the past 2 weeks
I've been keeping if from my paresnts but my schoolmate foundout when I dropped my bag and all of my diapers fell out, I'm 16 does anyone have advice for me?

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Mike
11/29/2017 09:12:04 am

Jeff OK to here diapers lots of people were them.

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Mum
4/25/2019 02:47:05 pm

I have a 12 year old son with faecal soiling problems. Partly due to his constipation, partly due to his autism.
Since he has been in the clinic to help get to grips with his behaviour and his problems from his autism, the situation with soiling has hit rock bottom.
Unfortunately he wont take his meds routinely or use the toilet so where before he was soiling if he was stressed or missed using the toilet on time, now it is 3-4 times a day.
The clinic want him to wear incontinence pants as they say the stress of soiling and the embarrassment is far worse than the embarrassment of wearing the incontinence pants. Unfortunately they have a horrid brand that are massive and will be visible under his clothes.
We are so worried that he is going to be devastated when they tell him he needs to wear them.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
How do we deal with any upset? Do we agree it is horrible or do we go for the positive approach... or do we give him confidence that it may not be for ever.... he is using the pads for men (turned around) and these seemed great but the soiling is so extreme that these are too small. He has accepted these straight away so I am hoping that he understands that we want to help not punish him.

So very worried he will be heartbroken.

Anyone have any advice?

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Todd
11/1/2019 07:21:32 am

Check out UNIQUE WELLNESS they are the best youth/adult pullups and diapers around. I speak from experience. Www.uniquewellness.com

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