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Since I was a child, my fear of vomiting was a serious issue for me. As I age- the anxiety and fear has become much worse. I'm afraid for my life and general well being.
I have met a lot of people and read a bunch of online cases about the same fear. I know I am not alone. In my case, anxiety and depression is genetic from both sides of my family. More so on my maternal side. I am severely affected by this as well as thought triggered panic attacks. It doesn't help that I suffer from OCD as well. My brain is out of control and very frustrating to live a 'normal' life this way. One part of my brain knows it's just fear, negative thoughts...and that vomiting/gagging is a normal human function, however, the other part of my brain completely freaks out sending my body into complete panic attacks. I cannot express how tired my mind and body is from all of this. I'm panic stricken day and night, 24/7. My mind doesn't stop and constantly worried about getting sick or the possibility of when I can eat. Or all of a sudden I will remember something or past experience, even fabricating a familiar taste in my mouth which instantly makes me feel so sick im freaking out. These are my daily battles....When I can sleep, that is pretty much the only time my anxiety isn't affecting me but I have trouble sleeping as is with an overactive mind. Even brushing my teeth has become a worry as I constantly feel nauseous and gaggy because of how shot my nervous system is.
I have lost about 15 lbs over the past 4-5 years. I now weigh 100 lbs roughly. This fear/phobia has tainted my mind in ways where i overthink every situation. As a food lover, i fear my overall health as I struggle to eat. The sight and smells of food...common foods i love....turn my stomach around and make me severly nauseous. When i can/do eat, i feel more nauseous from digestion.
I am not currently on any antidepressants even though my doctor suggested me to start again. I'm very hesitant as I was on them for over 13 years and feel that they have messed up my head and caused alot of my gastrointestinal issues I now face. I do however take clonazepam quite frequently when I feel out of control. Which isn't a permanent or long term goal of mine to continue taking. I know this has long term effects.
Even though I am aware this is all psychological, I can't stop this. I am 35 years old and a single mother. With this fear it makes it very difficult to care for my son when he is sick.
I have been off work now for almost 4 months because of the severity of this mental illness. I enjoy working and staying busy...but I have a difficult time even leaving the house now. I just want to enjoy life...go out with friends....take my son places without the anxiety and panic in my body and without the aid of mild tranquilizers. I need to see a Psychotherapist for cognitive therapy and maybe a hypnotherapist. ...but it's tough as both these services aren't covered under our countries health plan.
I have seen Holistic doctors and one gave me EFT (emotional freedom technique) 'tapping' methods to do on certain parts of the body that aren't helping much.
Anyone have any suggestions for me? Or feel similar? If so, are there any coping strategies that has helped yourself or others?
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Looking frwd to hearing from others.
Sandi
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I surely don't feel very strong at the moment as after all these years I feel like I'm broken. This is the worse it's ever been and I'm petrified beyond belief.
I was too on Paxil for years which stopped working for me as well. My doc wants me to start back up on cipralex which I don't want to be on anything as i determined how bad antidepressants are and the long term affects they have on our bodies. I'm just lost....I once thought I was strong. ...I dont feel that way lately....I've become bed ridden most days when I'm used to keeping busy and going places... I have a very difficult time doing anything at all. I have mild tranquilizers for emergencies and am trying hard not to get too dependant on them. And btw those too have their long term affects....
I wish we could just be normal....sigh
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I am going through the same thing and it's horrible I am I fear all the time over being sick, having panick attacks not eating probably and having s stomach ache which makes me feel sick and so on!
How do you cope?!
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Have u always had this fear?
I'm not really coping....I'm in constant worry and panic all the time even when .you stomach is empty....as I stated my nerves are so bad that the nausea and gastrointestinal pains has become unbearable.
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Today my stomach is feeling so bad...I feel like I'm going to hurl. I'm so anxious. I'm at the park now with my son which I didn't know if I could even make it....but I have to push and force myself as he will suffer. Idk how I'm not dead yet. My anxiety is so extreme I'm sure it took at least 10 years off my heart....I can't bear to live this way anymore....I'm even looking into shock therapy or deep brain therapy or something that could help....this is no life for anyone to live. ...this is not living.
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