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Also, as someone else pointed out, holding back on water can make it all worse -- it leads to more concentrated urine that irritates the bladder even more. I'm no expert, so this is just a stab in the dark, but maybe try hydrating to recommended levels over a few days where you don't need to be anywhere, then holding on for a bit (not TOO long, though, they say that can be bad), to see if things mellow out as your body gets used to having more water. Don't fret if you wet, just take a measured, scientific approach to seeing if you can gently broaden your tolerance.
Also, if it's psychological, you might try wearing a pad or a diaper out into situations where you might worry about an accident. The idea is that it tricks your brain into thinking everything's okay if control lapses. Then, when or if nothing happens, you build towards developing a subconscious expectation of being able to be out and about without being urgent.
Update: Found a forum with some potentially useful back-and-forth on psychological possibilities; the advice about using a pad as a confidence booster actually popped up. Maybe worth a read, if you're problems haven't cleared up yet. Hope you're well!
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Anyway, places like xpmedical and northshorecare are good sites to get started, plus they're discreet with their shipping.
Like I said, maybe give them a whirl for the short term. Unless you're the Queen of all Bedwetters, any one of them will probably keep you and you bed (and husband) dry while you make other plans.
The headaches concern me: Are you skimping on water to try to curb the sleep-wetting? If so, you shouldn't, as that can make your urine more concentrated, which can irritate your bladder, causing you wet MORE. Also, it can cause you dehydration issues (like headaches and whatnot).
Anyway... Yeah. Diapers can suck, but once you make the decision to try them, then you'll at least have them and you can at least take worrying about trying them off the list.

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