Bad anxiety, fear of vomitting

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I've had anxiety for as long as i remember. Since i was in primary school ive been scared in case myself or someone else was going to vomit. I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and depression and may have to put on medication.

One of my main triggers is vomit, im 24/7 scared that im going to throw up and this has lead to lots of over thinking. any mild sign of the stomach flu, or food poisoning sets me into a spiral of panic attacks and depression episodes. Too make matters worse, a side effects of the anxiety is nausea so theres never a way out really. 

I see a phyciatrsit and he has giving me things to do for my anxiety but i dont feel as if there working. I feel like im drowning and theres no way out. I cant take this anymore please help me!

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    Xxhi rhaya I have suffered with this for many years band no how you'll feel . I can't offer any words to cure it but it's called emetaphobia and there are chat forums about it look it up might help.sorry I can't help but know that you are not alone.

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    Yes, Carol is right. Many people have this fear. You're not alone. Have you asked your Dr if he or she knows of any support groups you can join? There are also online support forums you can find, much like this one. Either way it's important to talk about your fears with others that understand you. Much love xxx 

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    This is a great example of when a person prays for something and gets no answer or a no. This isn't a good thing. Vomit if it happens to save you you. Its to urge a poisonous entity whether chemical, bacterial, viral or a parasite from your system. It is a gift that humans can do this. A rapid healing process. If someone told you you could vomit and the entire anxiety disorder or phobia would be be gone  we'd all line up 

    this phobia is a manifestation from something. Lack of control i dont know. But  those animals that cant vomit have very short lifespans. It is a true gift that your body can rid the ailment that can potentially destroy you.

    i dont have this phobia. So im not trying to invalidate your fear. But maybe viewing it from a different perpective would be most helpful. Or finding out the core of it. Because actually throwing up is very short lived and life saving. Id say try hypnotherapy.

    i know you know it isnt rational or logical but most fears arent. 

  • Posted

    Thank you for the replies, it will try to find a chat forum. 

    rhaya x

  • Posted

    I'm the same so worried the kids will bring home a tummy bug I keep everything clean at home what else can I do

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