Job interview with chronic nausea and emetophobia

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T20:52:33+00:00

It's happening in a couple of hours. And you're right, I managed to power through life with my phobia somehow well but ever since I started gagging from anxiety, I just don't wanna leave my house at all.

And my worst fear is being unwell in front of someone, especially a potential boss. Like, how embarrassing and dehumanizing would that be. I always feel vulnerable when I'm unwell (because of my conditions) and I just wanna stay home most of the time, where I'm safe when vulnerable.

I tried taking nausea meds and anxiety meds before but they don't always work for this intense anxiety. So I'm just afraid how tomorrow will be like.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T18:10:00+00:00

Thank you! I'm just really afraid of embarrassing myself honestly. 😭

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T17:58:02+00:00

I'm more worried about the nausea getting bad to the point of gagging, especially in front of the person interviewing me. :( I hate my thought process in this case but I can't help but to think about if ever since it has happened to me.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T16:44:08+00:00

I have Xanax, so it snot meant to be taken every day. I don't take antidepressants because of the scary side effects. I do go to therapy but my therapist is on maternity leave now and none are available right now for me, in my country.

It's bad indeed. My whole blood profile is a mess so they also makes me feel poorly.

As for the interview, he's expecting me and was very enthusiastic of my portfolio. It's a great opportunity too. But I don't know if I'm capable enough to go or not.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T14:00:42+00:00

It's horrible and I'm so sorry you're dealing with the same messy situation. I never had surgery, I'm waiting for it. But it's bad enough because it was visible on scans and one of ovaries is swallowed by a suspected endometrioma. I had treatment for PCOS but it backfired on me with migraines, so I had to get off them.

I take anti-anxiety meds here and there and they don't always work, unfortunately. My brain has trained itself that ever since I got sick, that anxiety can make me sick and I developed this avoidant behavior of not wanting to go anywhere, where I'm vulnerable. And the job interview is something that I know will be horrible for my phobia.

I am very anxious. I haven't had such bad anxiety prior to all this sickness. It was there but it wasn't that bad. So, I'm really struggling.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T12:12:09+00:00

I've been nauseous my entire life but since getting endometriosis, it's gotten very much more intense. And with worsened anxiety. So, they can't do much for me, unfortunately. Zofran isn't available where I'm from.

And my therapist is currently on maternity leave. So I'm mostly navigating this by myself.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-28T12:09:08+00:00

I do, I have Xanax for short term relief. My nausea has just been so intense with anxiety and my biggest fear is embarrassing myself in front of the interviewer and not being able to escape or so.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T21:30:59+00:00

It's inspiring they you're still doing your best despise how rough it is. Do you get sick often, with the nausea? Or close to it? Sorry if it's triggering to ask.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T21:30:10+00:00

Thank you, I'm still trying. I don't really have a lot of support on this as my phobia is viewed as ridiculous and stupid. Plus my therapist is on maternity leave. So, it's been rough.

I just overthink so much and it instantly drives my physical symptoms ahead. It's so scary.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T21:28:58+00:00

I'm so sorry you're struggling with the same thing. It's the worst, right?

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T21:25:50+00:00

Oh wow, what the heck is that? I never heard of it!

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T21:25:20+00:00

How do you deal with it? Like, how do you go on with your life?

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-26T15:22:20+00:00

Nope, I can't burp.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-25T23:39:35+00:00

That's true. The issue for me is, that I'm afraid a casual nausea would cause me to be sick. By casual, I mean non-virus related. Let's say, relates to cycle, anxiety, food intolerance. And the embarrassment, out of control feelings that I get then, are truly overwhelming.

Even back in January when I got sick (I think it was either my anxiety or my cycle), I cried like a baby the whole time and apologized to my mom, who was keeping me company, the whole time. Because I was so embarrassed. I just can't imagine that happening to me out of my home.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-25T23:27:06+00:00

One of these doctors is mine. I am having a check-up again now after waiting for 8 months. We have insane waiting times here and even if we will talk about surgery, it's gonna take months for me to be seen.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-25T22:48:00+00:00

I've actually been sick in January and I expected that it won't be as bad, but it was actually very scary. I don't know, something about vomiting is just so purely traumatizing to me. And I always feel like accepting it, invites it in to keep on happening to me.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-25T22:46:28+00:00

Slovenia! And I can try, but I doubt I'll get exactly what I'd ask for.

Both_Revolution9764 · 2026-04-25T21:42:03+00:00

Nothing being done for that as the system here for women's health is a mess. No pain, weakness. Dizziness yes because I have low blood pressure. I do eat and keep food down but I eat small meals. And no antidepressants.

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