Why does hearing running water make me want to pee?
By Patxih
@Patxih (114)
Spain
September 14, 2011 6:38am CST
It makes you laugh, but i´m not kidding. This happens to a lot of people. It´s the same like thinking about going to the toilet, it makes you feel like you need to go.
Any, today i was wondering about this and, maybe, someone knows the answer. Thanks.
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4 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
15 Sep 11
I really am not sure scientifically but somehow it sends immediate signals to the brain which then in turn sends the signals to the bladder.
Not really a laughing matter because it happens to me too. lol
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
14 Sep 11
Hi, Patxih. Welcome to myLot!
I think it is because when you hear water running, it sounds like you are actually urinating in the toilet. I am sorry if I may sound gross, but that is the way that I look at it. I have never experienced this feeling, not unless it is time for me to use the bathroom.
I think it is because when you hear water running, it sounds like you are actually urinating in the toilet. I am sorry if I may sound gross, but that is the way that I look at it. I have never experienced this feeling, not unless it is time for me to use the bathroom.
@GemmaR (8517)
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14 Sep 11
Because it makes the sound that it makes when you're using the toilet, and therefore makes your brain think about going to the toilet. I got a new fish tank for my birthday, and it has a filter on it which means that it is making that noise all day and every day. I am keeping it in the kitchen at the moment and I can even hear it when I'm in bed which isn't good because it means that I have to get up to use the bathroom a couple of times every night. I think I will probably get used to it in time because I have only had it for a week at the moment.
