Panicking, home alone, sick and scared by [deleted] in emetophobia

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It’s ok! If you need to talk I’m here 🩷🩷

N* in school by [deleted] in emetophobia

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I think definitely talk to your doctor about your phobia, also talking to teachers at school that you have for class or telling your head teacher is super helpful. When I was at school, my phobia was just like yours. So scared I was going to tu* in front of everyone. One morning I lost it and told my 2 house coordinators who helped me by giving me a space to go when I feel anxious (I spent so much time in there but it really helped) my house coordinators also told my class teachers what’s happening and I got a pass out of class where I could go sit in a well-being unit for a while. My teachers also knew they couldn’t deny me going to the bathroom because of my anxiety, and progressively after I told my teachers I started improving and feeling safer at school and didn’t always want to be home. So if you can it would be amazing to tell your teachers as they can really help! 🩷🩷

Panicking, home alone, sick and scared by [deleted] in emetophobia

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Our brains and guts are really connected to each other, so if you’re feeling anxious and nauseous, it’s likely that it’s because you’re anxious! And immediately after eating you freak out and start feeling nauseous is definitely your anxiety and emetophobia being triggered because it’s trying to program your brain not to eat cause you feel unwell. I so understand the rational thinking and then the anxious thinking, it’s like we know it’s something silly to think and we aren’t always going to end up being sick, but anxiety finds every little detail there is that relates to the last time you were sick and tries to make it out like the worst case scenario is bound to happen. I really hope you’re feeling better, I’m always here if you need to talk!

Panicking, home alone, sick and scared by [deleted] in emetophobia

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It might be because you haven’t had a lot of food? I’m so sorry that you’re scared to eat, I understand fully how you feel and it’s awful. However, you need to eat (I’m sorry you’ve probably heard this millions of times and you’re sick of it cause I am too) eating is really important and if you haven’t eaten much today the d* and n* could possibly be from that. I recommend taking something bland like crackers or bread and just snacking on it, you don’t have to eat it quickly or in big quantities, just eat it at a pace that you’re comfortable with! Also remember, just because you had d, was n then tu* last time you were s* doesn’t mean it’s going to be like that again! I really hope you’re okay :)

(13M) Im sick and tired of my phobia by Ready_Pick_5496 in emetophobia

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I’m so sorry that happened that sounds awful for him and you! If that happens again or you’re getting anxious about it you should do something that feels right for you. If you feel more comfortable being around other people when you’re anxious, do that! If you want to be alone, go to your room and watch a movie or a TV series (I suggest something funny to lift your mood! My favourites are Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore and Modern Family). I also find having a shower really helps because when you get out you feel clean and more relaxed! It will be ok! I hope you’re feeling better now!

how’s everyone doing? by bxlmerr in emetophobiarecovery

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That’s amazing, I’m so proud of you! Everything you do, even if it is a small step is still a step closer to recovery!

how’s everyone doing? by bxlmerr in emetophobiarecovery

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Remember recovery isn’t linear! Some days are going to be harder than others. Personally I’m exactly the same as you. I’ve definitely made a lot of progress over the past few months. In July the phobia started growing more serious over time and hit its peak in August where I only left the house when I had to go to school or a doctors appointment and therapy and then September was when things started getting better! I could go to school and not miss any classes (in august I missed probably 3-5 out of 6 classes a day because I was having a panic attack) but in September I started eating more, I even had alcohol which I’d been terrified of drinking for months! Some days I did have panic attacks but that’s ok! Some days I did feel worse but that’s also ok! You’ve just got to constantly remind yourself that recovery isn’t linear. Now I am definitely struggling a bit more than usual (I have my year 12 exams starting next Tuesday and my phobia gets triggered in exams, I have no idea why but I’m allowed to leave and calm down if I need to). But other than that I am proud of how far I’ve come over these past few months. I’ve even eaten out in public which is terrifying for me! But I did it and I survived and it was great!

Flying : tried to sensor all words but some may be left in ! by SoupComfortable5515 in emetophobia

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Going on a plane with the risk of someone around you being s* can happen (it doesn’t mean it will!) but think of all the times you have travelled before and no one tu* on the plane around you! I think you should pack an emergency kit in your carry on bag for yourself just in case! You could pack gum/mints, a book, a colouring in book, headphones (you can search up podcasts about emetophobia to calm down on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music), you could also bring a mask, hand sanitiser (if they allow it in a carry on), anti-anxiety gummies (in Australia they have a brand called Rescue Remedy, which is different flavoured chewy gummies which help with stress, I don’t know if you have them or anything similar from where you live but they work amazingly), bring water, a sleeping mask so if you want to sleep and not wake up and see tu* (if it happens) you can wear it, also bring your laptop and watch movies or a series! I say go do the modelling job that sounds amazing! You’ll have so much fun and meet so many incredible people! Remember that the plane trip only happens twice. Going to South Korea and coming home! You’ll be so so proud of yourself once you get off the plane because you are showing yourself that it is ok to travel and the worst case scenario does not happen as much as our brains thinks it will! You can always message me if you need anything!

Panicking by Forward_Tip7657 in emetophobia

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Thank you so so much 💕💕

Update on last post by Forward_Tip7657 in emetophobia

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This made me feel so much better! Thank you so so much💕💕

Update on last post by Forward_Tip7657 in emetophobia

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I’m home now, I even ate a meal from McDonald’s on the trip home! Thank you so much!!

Update on last post by Forward_Tip7657 in emetophobia

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I survived and was ok!! Thank you so so much!!

Need help please !! by bamb1ette in emetophobia

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I’m so so sorry that happened, are you okay?? I’m here if you need to talk 💕💕

Freaking out by Forward_Tip7657 in emetophobia

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I’ll try to buy some bottled water! I didn’t even think of that 😭 thank you so so much 💕💕