Karen, That is my biggest fear! It seems my life revolves around avoiding vomit. Since my son was born (he's 5 yrs. old) my fear has gotten much worse. I have been to counseling but it didn't really help that specific issue. I hate winter because of flu season!
I have had this fear since my early 20's. It doesn't bother me when others vomit. Only when I am nauseated & feel as if I might. It scares the daylights out of me. I will do everything possible to avoid it. I lie very still & hardly breathe which can lead to a panic attack. Sometimes I have gotten such severe cramps & diarrhea, that I know I would've felt better, if I had just allowed nature to take it's course.
For me it's a control issue, Karen. I have become so anxious in a restaurant, theater, church or someone else's home that I have had to leave, rather than *possibly*
Hi Ladies..... Boy I'm glad to hear I'm not alone and your not either.....There is a whole website dedicated to Emetophobia but I can't seem to post there for some reason. It won't let me log in. Anyway, it too, is my most worst nightmare and since I have had kids it has gotten terribly worse!! I'm really starting to lose control this winter and that Norovirus is the reason for me losing it. I am so afraid that we will get it I'm worrying 24/7 and causing some serious stomach damage. I asked for some medication so I got Buspar but I have yet to try it. I'm afraid it will make me feel different and that is loss of control. I have the whole control issue too. I wish I could turn into a bear and hibernate all winter long to avoid the stomach bug. How do you guys cope??
Karen, Are we twins separated at birth?!?! (LOL) I have never heard anyone in my 39 yrs. sound exactly like me! I hate that you feel this way, but it is nice to know I'm not alone. I try really hard to "live in the moment" and not borrow trouble by worrying about what might happen. It is VERY hard to do. I worry when my son gets a cold because many times he will cough until he vomits. Also, God blessed me with a "gagger." My sons gags at everything! I spend most of the winter on guard and wishing I lived somewhere sunny and warm all year long. Try to stay focused on the now. It is the only thing that gets me through. Feel free to write to me any time you need to vent because I totally understand.
Hi, I suffer from emetophobia. I have just been surfing the internet and came across this message thing on ivillage hoping for some help or something because I just want to to give up on everything. I have 4 children and a wonderful husband but this fear keeps me from truly loving my family and enjoying life. I hate it I hate it and don't know what to do. Michelle
Karen,
That is my biggest fear! It seems my life revolves around avoiding vomit. Since my son was born (he's 5 yrs. old) my fear has gotten much worse. I have been to counseling but it didn't really help that specific issue. I hate winter because of flu season!
Thanks for listening!
Jamie
I have had this fear since my early 20's. It doesn't bother me when others vomit. Only when I am nauseated & feel as if I might. It scares the daylights out of me. I will do everything possible to avoid it. I lie very still & hardly breathe which can lead to a panic attack. Sometimes I have gotten such severe cramps & diarrhea, that I know I would've felt better, if I had just allowed nature to take it's course.
For me it's a control issue, Karen. I have become so anxious in a restaurant, theater, church or someone else's home that I have had to leave, rather than *possibly*
Boy I'm glad to hear I'm not alone and your not either.....There is a whole website dedicated to Emetophobia but I can't seem to post there for some reason.
It won't let me log in.
Anyway, it too, is my most worst nightmare and since I have had kids it has gotten terribly worse!! I'm really starting to lose control this winter and that Norovirus is the reason for me losing it. I am so afraid that we will get it I'm worrying 24/7 and causing some serious stomach damage. I asked for some medication so I got Buspar but I have yet to try it. I'm afraid it will make me feel different and that is loss of control. I have the whole control issue too. I wish I could turn into a bear and hibernate all winter long to avoid the stomach bug. How do you guys cope??
Karen,
Are we twins separated at birth?!?! (LOL) I have never heard anyone in my 39 yrs. sound exactly like me! I hate that you feel this way, but it is nice to know I'm not alone. I try really hard to "live in the moment" and not borrow trouble by worrying about what might happen. It is VERY hard to do. I worry when my son gets a cold because many times he will cough until he vomits. Also, God blessed me with a "gagger." My sons gags at everything! I spend most of the winter on guard and wishing I lived somewhere sunny and warm all year long. Try to stay focused on the now. It is the only thing that gets me through. Feel free to write to me any time you need to vent because I totally understand.
((((HUGS))))
Jamie
I suffer from emetophobia. I have just been surfing the internet and came across this message thing on ivillage hoping for some help or something because I just want to to give up on everything. I have 4 children and a wonderful husband but this fear keeps me from truly loving my family and enjoying life. I hate it I hate it and don't know what to do. Michelle
Sheri Ann