The fear of being sick.

[1strong]

Hi guys I'm new to this site. I really don't know how to put this and some may laugh or think this is a joke but I am really in need of some desperate advice. I am so afraid of getting sick ( spewing ) it drives me in sane. My little sister also suffers anxiety of the fear of being sick asking 100 questions a day things like " I went to my friends house and he was sick the day before will I get sick " " someone coughed on me will I get sick " " I have a sore throat and it's tingling will I spew " just things like this and I never understood it until now i know exactly how she feels. She has had numerous blood tests ect and she is fine the doctors say. She is only 12 too. I started fearing sickness after I got gastro or food poisoning I'm not sure what it was I think food poisoning but I'm petrfiered!! 😷😔 please if anyone has any kind of advice please help. I'm reaching out desperately. Thankyou all. Xo

[Hidden]

Try to breathe in through your nose slowly and then out through your mouth slowly....sure do hope this helps you! XXX

[1strong in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I'll give it ago. Xxx

[Hidden in reply to 1strong]

Best of luck to you! Hugs & peace! XXX

[1strong]

I really appreciate your reply love. Xxx

[Forestina]

Since my anxiety started I fear exactly the same, gagging over food and then feeling nauseous for not eating enough.

I am sorry to say that I haven't found the solution yet. I think it all stems from not being in control, but realistically how often do you go around and see people vomiting everywhere. I keep trying to be rational, even to the point of saying, so what if I am, it can be dealt with. Just wish my body and brain agreed.

Good luck.

[1strong in reply to Forestina]

Thankyou Forestina so glad I'm not alone x

[onelittlerose]

It's called emetophobia- and I have it too. If you ever need advice, help or a confidante, let me know. I've been through years of therapy for it and I know some helpful tricks