Craig Clark

Health Interests

incontinence

Drugs I am Taking

Craig Clark has not shared any drug information.

About Me

I have been incontinent for about a decade now, due to strong urge incontinence that is coupled with a high frequency of urination. I have always had an "active" bladder, with more frequent urination than my peers, family, etc. In my late 20's, the problem grew worse and I started having accidents with increasing frequency. I started wearing diapers during any extended period (2-3 hours+) in which it would be difficult to get to a bathroom. I didn't consider myself incontinent at this point, even though I had to periodically wear protection. As time went on, the frequency of urination and accidents grew worse. I gradually wore diapers more often.

I tried medications, but they only put a small dent in the problem. Worse yet, they lead to dry mouth and sore throat problems. That made me consume more fluids, so the net result was no real improvement.

I became a college teacher around 7 years ago. I have to make it through (at least) a 1 hour period without urinating. Also, if an urge hits when I'm in my office or class, I need to make it to the bathroom way down the hall. It didn't take too many near misses and small accidents before I started wearing diapers full time at work.

I primarily wear Abena X Plus at work, because they absorb very well and don't need to be changed very often. I use a variety of brands at home, including Molicare, cloth diapers, etc. I wear Attends at night, along with a thick liner to boost absorbency.

I have been in diapers nearly full time for about 6 years now.  I occasionally "test" myself when I'm home, to see how well I can do without protection. Even with limited fluids, accidents typically occur within an hour. It is just easier to wear protection.

Like others, it took a long time for me to accept my incontinence. Thankfully, I don't feel all that bad about it any more. I am otherwise healthy, and there are certainly worse problems than a lack of bladder control.