How do you get over community shower phobia in college?
481482
Realize that no one else is as interested in your body as you are, and that almost everyone else has the same phobia (or did at one time).  I was more interested in getting myself clean and out of there than worrying about how anyone else looked - I bet most people are the same way.  If they're not - they're wierd.
215606
The Best Thing to do is take a VERY cold Shower.\nand NEVER take a hot shower.  It may feel good at the time, but you won't be able to get up in the morning.
920048
try looking at the skirts and blouses last. maybe take a cooking class, joining the theater class. Put yourself in the middle of the fear. things will get better.
112765
I use to be so afraid of water that it wasnt even funny. The only way that i got over that was to just trust myself and make sure that some 1 is there with me at all times when i go into deep water. You have to make sure that the person that is with you, you trust them more then anyone. For me it was my Boyfriend. He helped me with my "water problem" and now we go swimming all the time during the summer. You just have to have enouph trust in yourself and another when your in the water. It also helps if you take a class for swimming. I use to be afraid because i couldnt breath under water. So what i would do is when i take a bath jus hold my head under the water to see how long i could do it. Take it slow and good luck
125163
Try tinactin a few times a day\n\nafter showering, dry your feet thoroughly\n\nand as hard as it is (and I know it is) DO NOT scratch\n\nthis is the best way to do it and Ive tried many ways\n\nalso avoid going barefoot in places that might be common to it such as lockerrooms, dorm bathrooms, etc. It is contagious and thats how I got it- happily fungus free now :)
505146
Maybe a drug or alchol or mental illness don't let it get you down. Go forth with your college and get out of there talk to your Mom if you can. I have found that just saying stuff like I'm sorry that it seems that way but I'm not always helps with dealing with people like that
167142
Seeing a therapist would be the best way.  They will most likely use one of 2 techniques either slowly introducing what you are scared of in increasing steps. For example go in a room where u feel a bit uncomfortable, breath, relax do that for a while then go on to more claustrophobic settings.  Another method, which isn't for every one, is to enter into an extremely claustrophobic setting until you realize and internalize that you are in no real danger.
1120702
Damn, stop being so scared. Who cares what your roomates think? Just come out. If they are stupid enough to think you are always checking them out then screw them. Get a different roommate. Im sure there are campus counsellors or professors you can talk to if they do start bothering you because that's not allowed and it will stop if enough action is taken. But I dont think you should worry about that. You have to be who you are. Why hide? You will feel so much better.\nCome out of that closet!
272341
Honestly there is no easy fix for this. You just have to put yourself in a situation where you have to talk. If you are really that uncomfortable with it and you are in school consider taking the dreaded speech class. It will force you to get up and talk in front of people. The best way to get over a fear like this is to tackle it. Hope that this helps and I wish you luck!
320551
There is pressure almost anywhere you go. It just depends on you, if you are strong enough to stick wit your beliefs than you shouldn't have any problems.  But I am not going to lie being in college is tough and yea there is alot of drinking going on at the parties.  But like I said if you don't want to then you DONT have to!!
741588
you don't shower in the morning? ok well if you don't  you can:\n1. Straighten your hair the night before (just a 5 minute touch-up in the morning) \n2. pick and outfit the night before (take as long as you want) and get your school stuff together in a pile so all you have to do is grab it on your way out\n3. Have some cereal (5 minutes)\n4. Make up 10 minutes (wow! it takes me about 30 minutes)\n\nNow you can have 80 extra minutes to sleep in!\nEnjoy!!♥
137809
Use a sh*t (caca) cataplasm.  I know it sounds gross but, hey it works!
989866
I heard from a doctor that plain yogert to the area will help.  But, I'm wondering if your university/college has a health dept. that you could go to for treatment.  This is a very common problem but won't go away by itself.   Good luck.
778191
drink a lot of warm water and try to get really scared
66252
do you mean you are scared so bad that it MAKES you stink or that you fear that you smell? either way, there is a phobia for everything from spiders to water to smells.\nwith that, there is always a way to overcome that fear. see a doctor, they can help. in the meantime, just shower a couple times a day. you will smell fine! =)
948380
Hmm..they have medications for things like Social Anxiety Disorder which might help you.  Therapy and counseling are other options too.  Otherwise, the only way is to force yourself to talk to others.  You have two choices in doing this that I would recommend. One, you can go for it and put yourself out among a large group of people (whether in a self-help group or maybe by finding an activity you might enjoy outside the home and participating in it).  Two, you can take baby steps.  You could talk to one person on the phone, and then when comfortable enough with said person, talk to them face to face.  Then venture out into a larger group, but maybe bring the original person with you for comfort.  Then, after you've accomplished that, trying going it alone.  It's easier said than done I'm sure, but it's not unachievable.  Just perservere and try to focus on the benefits overcoming your phobia would bring.  Sorry for writing you a book here. lol
175937
Because of your age. Speaking as a college guy, it does get better. It'll still pop up at unexpected times, but nothing like it did. \n\nBut don't worry, it's perfectly normal.