Emetiphobia. i need some advice?

Question

i am extremely emetiphobic. i am terrified of vomiting. i have been for four years. its really effecting my life. i am going into highschool.. starting next week. im a mess. i am afraid togo. because i am afraid i will get sick. i havent vomited for four years so i think the main problem is i dnt remember wat its like. is it allthat bad? or is it rly not the bad. ive heard some bad things.. and some just not bad things.part of me wants to make myself just once so i can know what its like. should i? how would i do that. >? put my fingers down my throat? help please. its ruining my life

Answer 1

I suffered from the exact same thing for many years. I know how terrible it is. I would feel nauseous almost all the time, but it was just because of my fear, not because I was actually sick. I would take Dramamine often just to make sure I couldn't throw up. I would avoid jumping and running because I was afraid that doing so would make me throw up. I even developed anorexia because I became so afraid of throwing up from overeating that I started eating less and less. It took over my life, but I got help. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - vomiting was my obsession, and trying to do everything possible to avoid it was my compulsion. I went to therapy for about a year, and it completely cured me. I went through a really bad period in my life, but I was finally freed of my phobia about 5 years ago and I couldn't be any happier. Vomiting isn't actually a big deal, but you shouldn't try to make yourself throw up just to "see what it's like." Get help for your phobia. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope that you will be cured of your fears and will be able to recover and go back to having a normal life.

Answer 2

hey =)

i had the same problem when i started high school,

i just talked about it all the time to my friends and family to get everything off my chest.

i remeber, if i was sitting in class i would 'think' that i feel sick and i would start to shake and my hands would go all sweaty and i would feel dizzy etc etc etc.

i didnt go on any medication, it just went in its own time.

but i know what you mean, when you say its ruining your life,

i remember, at times i couldnt even go outside with my friends because i was scared of being sick.

look up on the internet, see if there is any calming remedies.

and if you ever feel like that in school, just go to your school nurses and they will reassure you =)

i done that all the time and it really helped alot,

good luck =)

Answer 3

I'm emetophobic as well.

I don't think you should force yourself to throw up.  Simply considering such a notion may send you into a panic attack.  Avoid foods that make you feel queasy and don't come into contact with people who are sick.

You should talk to your PCP (Primary Care Physician) about your problem.  They may prescribe something to help when you start to feel nauseous.  Mine prescribed Phenergan.  It really does help, but it may cause you to feel extremely drowsy.