My son is 3 and not yet potty trained. I am feeling really guilty about this, as I'm pretty certain this is my fault. I suffer from severe OCD (I'm really phobic about toilets and all that goes on in them). I have been on anti-depressants for many years, have had 2 breakdowns and also see a psychologist regularly. Getting to the point of having a baby was a long haul, but I'm glad I did it and I love my son to bits. He's a beautiful, happy, loving child who can be a little monster occasionally, and though I find being a mum hard at times my son is the most wonderful thing in my world. I'm ok about changing nappies (wasn't at first, took a lot of gritting my teeth and facing my fears), and now I have a system in place that I can just about deal with. But I am terrified of potty training and potential 'accidents', so have been avoiding doing it. Has anyone else faced any similar fears or issues? I feel really stupid and inadequate.
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I have OCD and am terrified of potty training - help, I feel so inadequate
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lightwind · 28/02/2011 07:36
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