6. Overactive Bladder: The Ticking Time Bomb
An overactive bladder is like living with a time bomb, one that could go off without warning. It’s not just the number of times you have to go; it’s the sudden, intense urges that come out of nowhere. Even the sound of running water can set it off, making you dash to the bathroom like it’s a sprint race.
Imagine the sheer unpredictability of this symptom. You could be deep into a dream, riding high on a wave of peaceful sleep, and bam! Your bladder decides it’s time to empty, NOW. There’s often no lead-up, no warning. You have to go, and you have to go immediately. And if you don’t make it in time? Well, you know the drill.
What adds a layer of complexity here is that this overactivity isn’t consistent. It’s erratic, much like the stock market. There are good days and bad days, nights when you think you’ve got it under control and others when you’re proven dramatically wrong. The unpredictable nature makes it hard to manage, to say the least. (6)
