For Emetophobs (fear of vomiting).... Have you ever been to a point of being afraid to eat?

Question

If you have, how were you able to start eating again? Were there medications that helped you get over the bad thoughts and eat?

(I have been in a complete emetophob episode where I have not been able to get myself to eat in 3 weeks... I just started prozac again and am now taking a little risperdal to try to calm my OCD thoughts about eating. My stomach's hungry, but I can't put food in my mouth without getting nervous and wanting to gag.)

Any help?

Answer 1

When it gets that bad, medical supervision is called for. Perhaps talking to an eating disorders counselor would help.