Emetophobia

[Jadeyy_]

Emetophobia affected me hugely during sixth form to the point where I wasn’t eating because I was afraid if i ate I would be sick because I felt sick 24/7 which I now realise is because of anxiety, during my exams I had to be put in a separate room so that I could have the windows open, so that I wasnt too hot and minimised me feeling sick, having the door nearby so I knew I could escape quickly to get outside if I felt sick, it controlled my life. I spent my 18th birthday in tears at TGI Fridays because of how much is was controlling me and I couldn’t even eat a meal. I’ve seen 3 different doctors and each one has dismissed me which has only made me feel worse. Recently I found that having chewing gum helps with the sickness because mints help you stop feeling sick, this has helped me but also hindered as now I constantly have to have some gum in my mouth or in my bag, basically obsessed to it. After finishing sixth form I now have just started a new job which as you can imagine is extremely anxiety provoking and I am just trying to push myself through it but I find it so draining constantly worrying where the nearest exit is or the toilet, do I have my water or my stomach settling tablets or my chewing gum on me? I feel so lost with myself and what to do, I barely sleep because I’m terrified of waking up in the night and being sick, after finding this forum though it is some comfort to see that their is other people who suffer with emetophobia

[Nicki1984]

Hi there have you had any counselling or cbt? Do you try sea bands or travel sickness tablets for nausea? Maybe try some meditation or anxiety related YouTube videos. Maybe some self help books? I do think counselling is the best way forward x