Handling the Stress of Overactive Bladder | Tennessee Valley Urology Center

When you think about Stress Awareness Month, you probably think more along the lines of stress affecting your mood and heart health. However, what you may not realize is that stress can also play a role in your bladder health.

That’s why our team at Tennessee Valley Urology Center wants to talk about overactive bladder—and how it can affect your mental health.

What Is Overactive Bladder?

Overactive bladder, also known as OAB, is defined as a problem with bladder function that causes the sudden need to urinate. According to the Urology Care Foundation, overactive bladder is a common medical condition that affects millions of people living within the United States.

Symptoms of overactive bladder include:

  • Bedwetting
  • Bladder spasms
  • Difficulty sleeping through the night
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Frequent urination
  • Leaking or loss of urine

Because of these symptoms, a number of mental health issues can arise, such as anxiety or even depression. You may also feel embarrassment or stress.

And the worst part is—OAB can contribute to stress and stress can contribute to OAB. That’s a double-edged sword.

However, you shouldn’t have to feel this way. Our team at Tennessee Valley Urology Center can give you the tools to help you regain your quality of life when living with overactive bladder.

Take Action Against OAB Depression

When trying to alleviate the stress associated with an overactive bladder, it is important to get out in the sun and in nature. Better yet, when doing so, go ahead and exercise by going for a run or even a hike! These are great remedies that can really help you when combatting stress.

In addition, you want to make sure you don’t let OAB control your life. While you might not feel in control, you can be in more control than you realize. It is important to not give up on yourself and to work to regain your quality of life.

If medication is not working to control your overactive bladder symptoms, it is time to make an appointment at our center as soon as possible to start getting back in the driver’s seat of your health.

Are you experiencing overactive bladder issues? Our team at Tennessee Valley Urology Center is here to help! Give us a call today.