Emetophobia

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Registered: 11-06-2003
Emetophobia
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Sat, 08-05-2006 - 1:06am

I am totally lost. I have tried medication after medication. I feel like im running through a maze that always ends up in a dead end. I have anxiety,depression, and im sure lots of other things. but the main one is my phobia. Emetophobia, which means fear of throwing up. I want to be normal sooo bad, i just am really feeling hopeless. Please if anyone knows about this topic, please help.
As of right now i have stopped taking medication, but i still have what i was taking with me, which is klonopin. I have taken xanax before, and paxil, and lots of other ones. when i feel anxious and feel an attack coming on or just feel sick to my stomach i take a half a pill called phenorgan, its a 8hr nausea pill. but when i take half it doesnt knock me out as bad. but it sure does calm my system down. I need advice bad.

thanks kim

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: kimcur2002
Sat, 08-05-2006 - 3:35am

Hi Kim, the phenergan will prevent you from vomiting, right?

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: kimcur2002
Sat, 08-05-2006 - 3:20pm

Hi, Kim! Glad to see that you found us. I have emetaphobia, too. I am only bothered by it when I am nauseated. I try to avoid ppl with stomach bugs. Also, when I have had severe pain from kidney stones, I become nauseated. I follow the doctor's orders to the letter by drinking lots of fluid to prevent reoccurence. I don't fear that happening all the time. Since the meds haven't been successful, I have to agree with Sheri Ann that therapy may be the answer. Specific fears/phobias are treated that way successfully. The hard part is finding a therapist who has experience in that area. You need to contact your dr. or psychiatrist to assist you in the search.


For now, have you looked @ our *coping tips & tricks* folder below? When the nausea hits & I panic, I belly breathe & repeat positive affirmations.*I will be ok. I will not be harmed if I vomit. Vomiting is a

 

 


 



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Registered: 11-25-2005
In reply to: kimcur2002
Sat, 08-05-2006 - 11:21pm
Kim Find a licensed hypnotherapist he will rid you
of your fear!!! I go to one and he is wonderful!! I have panic
disorder. It is totally painless and drugfree!!! A very relaxing
and calming solution! GOOD LUCK! Judy