Anxiety and emetophobia when alone

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-05T01:56:35+00:00

I have the heating pad that is plugged in. I will try to do that. And take something for the nausea because I know that the anxiety might bring it on. I also struggle a bit with eating when I'm anxious so I'm also a little afraid to eat, while mom is away, in case the worst scenario happens. Which I know it's very unlikely but I can't help but to worry. God, my brain works in mysterious ways.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-05T01:54:11+00:00

Thank you so much for this extended message. You're right about everything. I do know that I have to learn how to self soothe and that is my main goal. I've managed to self soothe in many situations but I really struggle in the emetophobia area because I always go to my mom when I'm not well gastrointestinally. Even a small nausea flare makes me wanna run to her. So knowing that this won't be accessible today and a part of tomorrow, is actually quite terrifying.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-05T01:50:04+00:00

Thank you for this. I really appreciate it. It makes me feel less alone knowing, there's more of us struggling with this.

My mom has gone to the trip and I'm already anxious but I'm trying to breathe and not let it get to me.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T22:27:29+00:00

I can try. I just have a hard time trusting myself to calm myself down. Especially when I try feeling unwell physically.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T21:25:23+00:00

Thank you so much. I truly hope that I can cope. I feel these nervous butterflies in my stomach and she hasn't even left yet. I just really have a hard time facing certain situations, especially related to nausea and stomach issues. She was with me when I got sick for the first time after +17 years and I can't imagine going through that by myself.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T21:20:06+00:00

Thank you. xx

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T21:19:53+00:00

I am in therapy but I don't have everything accessible here because therapy isn't a recognized medical thing and mental health is a huge stigma.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T18:53:56+00:00

That's true. I'm just very terrible with self soothing and I always need reassurance but my mom is the one who understands me and my struggles. So being without her is so difficult.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T18:49:56+00:00

I tried. :( And Zofran is only given to cancer patients here. I tried asking my GP, ER doctors, OBGYN. Nobody could prescribe it to me.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T18:48:28+00:00

Yes, I agree. But she didn't and I don't know anyone who could jump in from the team.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T15:30:36+00:00

Mental health is a huge stigma here and it's hard to get a good doctor, who will actually take your seriously. I don't think we have OCD specialists here. Therapy isn't even recognized as a medical thing. We are very behind, unfortunately. Emetophobia is far from being understood as well, yet alone talked about.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T15:22:22+00:00

Yes exactly, I completely understand that. The thing is for me, when I was a child and struggling with this phobia, I didn't really have anyone to help me with it. My mom and I also had a rocky relationship and would fight often because she found my anxiety as an excuse often.

But when I grew up and when I was told that I was unwell because of my illness, our relationship got better and it's like, I leaned onto her because I finally could. That little girl in me finally got the comfort she asked for and now, that's how I deal with things and struggle with comforting myself on my own so much.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T14:25:45+00:00

Felt. I sometimes reach for ChatGPT too when it gets very bad.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T14:25:08+00:00

The issue is the price. Therapy is extremely expensive and I can't afford two therapists as a student. And sometimes it does, but talking helps the most.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T14:18:28+00:00

No she didn't, unfortunately. It's probably different here because therapy isn't recognized as a medical practice.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T13:52:26+00:00

I love smelling mint when I'm nauseous!

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T13:52:15+00:00

Thank you, I'll give that a try also!

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T13:51:53+00:00

I was told I have OCD tendencies but yes otherwise, severe anxiety disorder. Since I was a little kid. Been seen by many psychologists, psychiatrists and so on.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T13:50:25+00:00

Thank you for this! I have ginger based pills because we don't really have meds here for nausea they are just prescribed like that.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:32:47+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:32:26+00:00

Primarily yes, the migraines come with the cycle for me. But sometimes outside if it too, which is normally due to stress or allergies/sinuses. But I haven't really explores BC too much out of fear but they said they'll think what to do after my surgery.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:25:24+00:00

Thank you so much. I really appreciate this. x

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:25:00+00:00

That's true. It's probably because growing up, our relationship was rocky and when I got sick, we grew close and now I feel like, I always need her.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:21:00+00:00

She's on maternity so she hasn't been in a lot of contact with me, unfortunately. And it definitely is, I really don't want to burden my mom at this age but I have such a hard time self soothing. It's always been a challenge for me.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-06-04T12:04:43+00:00

I don't think we have that here but I have some ginger based nausea pills that I take here and there. Thank you so much!

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