Anybody out there heard of shy bowel syndrome (Parcopresis)? It's where you cannot poop in public restrooms or wherever other people are around to hear it or know you're in there pooping (like being in the restroom or in a room next door). It's like "mental" constipation. I have this issue and I have a feeling that this problem is a major cause of my fissure or at least hasn't helped the problem. I rarely get constipation (when at home during my normal routine), but have a lot of trouble going when other people are around (such as at my boyfriend's house or at a store). I just get really stressed and tight and literally cannot go, even if I get the urge. Traveling is the worst for me and I cannot stay in hotels with other people (including my boyfriend or family members) without having this problem and being backed up for days. :(
I'm just curious if anyone else out there has this problem and has a fissure caused by it or aggravated by it. I've suffered with this shy bowel issue all my life and I have a feeling my fissure is the result of me straining to go when I've been in instances where I have to go (or "think" I have to go) in public or on vacation. Unfortunately, it's not something diet can fix (I eat very healthy and have tried altering my diet more by drinking tons of water and eating more foods that "make you go" when on vacation or staying at someone's house, but to no avail), so I'm not sure what to do about it other than see a psychologist. I really don't want to take medication like stool softeners or laxatives on a regular basis for it because I don't want to become dependent on them and I rarely have any issues with constipation at home.
I REALLY want to heal my fissure and never have this problem again, but I'm afraid if I don't get over this shy bowel issue, it will just reoccur again.