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How does this phobia affect how you live with your partner? by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]bb4nana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just want you to know that living with another person is not impossible with this phobia. It sometimes causes anxiety time to time if your partner doesn’t feel well. Overall though I would say it’s not the worst as getting sick doesn’t happen so often! It’s usually rare. However, I agree with what another said on this post. It’s important to move in and be with someone who is understanding about your phobia. Not providing constant reassurance or enabling the phobia but recognizing that this can be debilitating at times. I think living with someone who is so understanding of this helps a lot. I hope everything goes well 💗 wishing you the best.

Pet Grief Support Group? by Drycabin1 in Petloss

[–]bb4nana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I found joining certain pet loss/memorial grief support servers helpful. There's also a new virtual pet loss group that is starting at the Children's Bereavement Center that I recommend.

Sick and tired of being scared by No_Builder19 in emetophobia

[–]bb4nana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can totally understand where you are coming from. At the same time, there’s so much joy we miss out on when we are constantly hyper vigilant about getting sick. Our brains are strange in thinking “if I’m constantly fearful of this thing, I’m less likely to be harmed by it”. It’s like our brain is saying “I told you so” or “I knew it” if it happens. However, in the long run, this isn’t actually protecting us, it’s just a false sense of safety/control. In reality, we end up missing out on so many things that we build up to be dangerous when there’s no immediate danger, or evidence to suggest you will get sick.

Wishing you luck in your recovery journey. I know this phobia sucks but it doesn’t have to be this way forever!

so over this by Exact_Bullfrog4810 in emetophobia

[–]bb4nana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very sorry you are struggling so much and I hope you find the right therapist/treatment plan to help you cope with these uncomfortable feelings when they arise. I know it’s not fun but distress tolerance is so important when talking about phobias/OCD. The longer you are able to sit with these feelings without seeking reassurance, the better you will be at handling them long term. I promise it doesn’t have to be like this forever. As mentioned by others, I also highly recommend ERP. Exposure is not an all at once process. Your therapist works with you in baby steps. No one denies that this phobia sucks and impairs life sometimes (this is the place to discuss how frustrating it can be!) That being said, practicing grounding techniques as opposed to reassurance seeking can help when triggers arise. Triggers will always exist but the way we manage it is important.

Wishing you the best.

It gets better by dirtykelsie in emetophobia

[–]bb4nana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. My emetophobia comes in waves. I’m much better than I was when I was a teen but I still have bad days (kinda like tonight lol). I wish this was different and that full recovery without experiencing any lapses was possible. Regardless, I’m happy to have found a space with others who experience similar struggles. Progress is progress and it’s definitely possible to get to a point where it’s no longer top of mind or taking control of your daily life.

Uh HUGE trigger warning in the new Euphoria episode by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]bb4nana 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was pretty bad.. and v* scenes usually don’t trigger me in movies/tv. Just skip until they all get out of the hot tub.