UI does not occur overnight but anxiety can worsen bladder symptoms, particularly overactive bladder symptoms. I suggest you go to the website and look at overactive bladder and behavioral treatments as you can learn techniques to counter your symptoms. Here are 2 URLs that you will find helpful: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/oab_treatment s.htm http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/treatments4.h tm