Interoception
What is interoception?
Interoception is noticing messages from inside your body.
Name one thing your body might feel when you need to wee.
Tight tummy, full bladder, pain, need to squeeze legs together to hold it.
Your tummy is growling, what might your body need?
Food or a snack.
My bladder feels empty.
I probably don't need a wee right now.
You're playing a game and notice a small urge to wee.
Tell myself, "My bladder is filling," and plan a toilet trip soon.
Why is it important to listen to your body's toilet clues?
So I can get to the toilet on time, stay comfortable, and avoid accidents
What should you do if your bladder feels full?
Go to the toliet
Your mouth feels dry, what might your body be telling you?
You are thirsty and need a drink.
I feel a small urge to wee.
My bladder is starting to fill.
You're watching TV and you feel pressure in your bottom.
Go to the toilet and see if you need a poo.
What job does a Body Detective have?
To notice body clues, work out what they mean, and decide what to do next
True or False: You should wait until it hurts or you feel uncomfortable to go to the toliet?
False
Your legs are crossing and you keep wiggling. What might your bladder be saying?
I need to wee soon!
I feel a medium urge to wee.
My bladder is getting fuller; I should go to the toilet.
You're outside playing and feel a strong bladder signal.
Pause the game and go to the toilet.
What are body clues?
Things our body tells us, like feeling hungry, thirsty, tired, excited, or needing the toilet.
What are two signs your body gives when you need to poo?
Heavy tummy, cramps, feeling full, pressure in your bottom, farting more than usual.
You feel pressure in your bottom. What might this mean?
You might need to do a poo.
I feel a strong urge to wee.
My bladder is quite full. I need to go to the toilet now.
You can't remember when you last used the toilet and your body feels uncomfortable.
Check in with your body and try using the toilet.
True or False: Interoception helps us understand what our body needs.
True
What could happen if you ignore your body signals.
Accidents, discomfort, constipation, tummy pain, or getting very urgent toilet feelings.
Name three clues your body might give when it needs the toilet.
I feel an emergency urge to wee.
My bladder is very full. I should stop what I am doing and go to the toilet right now!
You're having lots of fun with friends, but your body is giving many toilet clues.
Listen to your body and take a toilet break before it becomes an emergency.