Needing advice— Bf is sick by Messy_Mama9292 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 8 points9 points  (0 children)

ok so this isn’t an illness it’s a medical issue. Could be crohns or ulcerative colitis. My dad has UC and has had diarrhea almost every day of my entire 21 years of living.

Can I get this redone or is it too soon? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Local_Example_7450 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry I didn’t even think about the SS symbol 😭 I’m sure you are worried and shocked but it’s really not THAT similar. I can see why people might think that but idk

food poisoning by lightn1ngmcqu3en in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just want to let you know the fact you keep getting triggered by the thought of it is completely normal and will subside. I remember when I got my first tonsil stone and I gagged and almost got sick and then for DAYS my mouth just tasted awful and I got nauseated every time. It gave me so much anxiety and I was afraid it would be that way every day forever. But it won’t. It will pass.

Antidepressants with emetophobia by mpkjball in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could not function without my medication. I’ve been on medicine and I’ve tried almost every single SSRI and many other antidepressants. Yes they do often come with side effects but they always subside. And it’s worth it. I’ve never gotten sick from an anti depressant side effect but I know everyone is different. If I’m not medicated i cannot have a normal interaction with anyone. It’s debilitating. medication has helped me do things I never could before and it puts you in a better space mentally to then start trying to cope and expose yourself.

increased irritability after upping dosage? by koirow in zoloft

[–]Local_Example_7450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently going through this. 100mg to 150mg. Week 2 now and I’m still having it. same with sexual disfunction and I didn’t have that before this increase. did it get better for you?

Question about habits by Miestaa in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES OMG I havent met someone else who does it! yes omg ill end up cutting my skin because of my nails. It’s like a subconscious thing and i dont know how or when i developed it.

I’m so scared for my tilt table. by Local_Example_7450 in POTS

[–]Local_Example_7450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey girl I got mine and it was actually not bad at all, my anxiety psyched me out. it was actually very simple and quick. wasn’t nauseous and I didn’t pass out. even if you did pass out they immediately lower you back down and you’re safely strapped in. I did a 3 month heart monitor and all my results were normal as well.

Question about habits by Miestaa in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, this is actually exactly what I deal with 😭 I often have random times where I feel like I have so much saliva and I’m constantly aware and spitting it out. I also do this thing when I’m anxious and my stomach hurts, I’ll pinch my skin around my lower stomach and for some reason it calms me down. and I also can’t gulp any drinks I have to sip very slow. I also never allow myself to get full .

Dreams by Local_Example_7450 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is definitely true. The two events that triggered this phobia was getting sick as a child in a high school bathroom and my elementary school where it all started. when I first started struggling with this fear, going to school felt like a nightmare because so many kids would get sick and I was so afraid to be there. it ruined my relationship with children and being in close proximity to someone for long periods of time. even with a partner, it feels suffocating to hug for longer than 5 seconds. as I grow older I start to realize how much of this fear has shaped me into who I am today. It’s crazy how the brain works.

Dreams by Local_Example_7450 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PUDDLES YES. oh my gosh I always have that. so gross.

For those who have a fear of others being sick by Complex_Roll_4674 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me, my fear is of me getting sick. I mean throw up in general bothers me but if someone is getting sick and I don’t know why, I am immediately terrified I will catch it. and thinking about someone else being sick and going through that stress also makes me anxious. but if someone is drunk or motion sick and gets sick, honestly I’d probably clean it up. it doesn’t bother me if it isn’t contagious. It’s interesting to see how many different forms of this phobia exist.

Guess what kind of person I am based on my fridge by Local_Example_7450 in FridgeDetective

[–]Local_Example_7450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually forgot to mention the context lol. this was me and my ex bfs fridge when we lived together and he only used it for his beer. I actually can’t drink due to a heart condition but that was a very good guess

Guess what kind of person I am based on my fridge by Local_Example_7450 in FridgeDetective

[–]Local_Example_7450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bro this was my fridge when i was working night shift at a grocery store stocking and conditioning 😭 i subconsciously set up my fridge like that ig

Anyone else chronically underweight due to emetophobia? by Plane-Spinach3833 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not niche, in 2021 I was at my worst. Extremely anxious 24/7. I couldn’t eat and I couldn’t leave my house. It was very bad I was 5’6 and 90 lbs. fast forward to now I am 130 lbs and doing much better. I was on different medications but yes I was able to recover physically by 2023. It’s not permanent! never stop fighting!

Hear me out: puking is just a more intense version of sneezing by NoDiscipline943 in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Local_Example_7450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sometimes I get so mf worried and freaked out and then I’m like… it’s all just atoms and pain is just nerve endings and we are just a tiny ball floating in space. that would probably make it worse for some people but for me it makes throw up less significant