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Hi all,
I'm here as I'm in need of a bit of help I'm terrified of catching norovirus. I live in London and work in a pub and this year there has been more cases reported of the horrid thing. I'm at the stage where I can't even live my life normally anymore.
If anyone has any facts or myths regarding the virus please share, for e.g is it airborne? And so on. Please help, panicking a lot this morning x
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Sillymop kirsty19622
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The norovirus is a Vomiting and an extremely upset stomach. But as long as you are well yourself, have nothing that could cause complications should you get it and look after yourself well if you did...it I'll make you feel very ill but it isn't life threatening.
Keep your hands clean, especially if you use public toilets and don't share food/drinks.
Why are you so afraid of catching this virus??? I think the cause of your anxiety is more important than not getting a bug xxxx
kirsty19622 Sillymop
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Purpledobermann kirsty19622
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Do you have other diagnosed disorders?
Emetophobia is so very common. Nobody enjoys vomiting but so many are terrified of it. I know that exposue builds coping skills by meanss of increasing your confidence that it is something your body does to get you to feel better. But it takes time. I had borderline emetophobia when my anxiety was unmanaged. It was sufficiently resolved as i went into therapy for the greater problem. Then I got sick and proceeded to have a night of vomiting. The exposure was quite therapeutic and I am no longer too bothered by it.
Noro is not airborne. Basic hygiene requirements are sufficient prevention.
Sillymop kirsty19622
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I agree with purpledobermann
No one enjoys vomiting, but a phobia of doing so can make the prospect absolutely terrifying.
You need to tackle your phobia rather than putting a large amount of importance on avoidin catching vomiting bugs. The fear of catching it and the consequential avoidance tactics can be born from (or trigger,) OCD. Excessive hand washing..avoiding people/public spaces and intrusive thoughts of catching the bug can all higher. Anxiety to high limits until the very though of vomiting can trigger an anxiety attack.
CBT may be beneficial to you and can help you cope with your fear.
lisalisa67 kirsty19622
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I will feed into this although i know that not the answer. Look up oil of oreganol p73 and its uses. Thats holistic and i have used it forever for ailments. It noted to kill the norovirus in your body.
On a mindet level thats your core. Your fear. Your rumination. And well what you fear you bring on. You focus in that and what you dont want then you create the nocebo which is the opposite of the placebo effect. Stresss hormones lower the immunity system. Thats science.
Nicole-Brown kirsty19622
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The sickness itself is not fun, but it shouldn't be deadly or harmful to you. Just try to wash your hands a lot more and stay away from anyone who has it / advise them to take the day off. That's how it spreads like fire. (Source: Huge Norovirus outbreak at my school).