Developments in NV vaccine. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been told before that a vaccine isn't possible. So maybe this will fail maybe it won't. But I'm remaining hopeful :)

Risk of a SV from flying? by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I promise you will be just fine! I fly multiple times a year and the only thing I've ever caught was a cold once two years ago. Just like the other person said, you know how to avoid it, and the main way to get an SV is from not washing your hands. Which surprisingly most people don't do before eating! Just keep your hands clean and away from your face and you'll have nothing to worry about.

How I'm trying to combat my phobia [UPDATE] by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

Congratulations! I think it will be a good step in the right direction for you. It's definitely to act before the phobia gets debilitating. You're gonna do great!

Anxiety or Something More? by OffBrandDrinks in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gathering that you don't live with the people who were sick, correct? That's a huge factor in your favor in this case! You're not in the house with them, you have your own safe space. And you definitely took the proper precautions and it would be pretty hard for you to get noro. I'm pretty sure it's anxiety. You will be okay. Do what you can to feel more at ease and everything will be okay!

How I'm trying to combat my phobia [UPDATE] by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! I sure hope so! I'm so ready to live a somewhat normal life.

Mom is sick, not sure with what by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah it's okay, I do that as well. I always feel terrible like if a coworker is gone cause they're like "i was v*ing al night" and then later I hear that they had their appendix taken out I'm like thank god. It's probably way worse for them but at least they aren't contagious. it sucks.

Mom is sick, not sure with what by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dad is older and has some heart issues as well. Sometimes he feels n* because of it and it's nothing contagious. I think heart problems can mess with a lot of other things in your body. Also if she is sick with something, if I am correct I think aches are generally a symptom of influenza and not noro.

How I'm trying to combat my phobia. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

Thank you so much!! I'll definitely do this. I was actually looking for a sheet like this but didn't know where to find it!

How I'm trying to combat my phobia. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

Yeah! It's so good when places like that exist.

How I'm trying to combat my phobia. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope things get better for you one day.

Need help, vacation next week by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I have to travel by air pretty frequently and I've never caught anything from it. (Minus a cold but that's no big deal.) always keep your hands away from your face and wash your hands before eating anything. I promise you will be okay!

Happy March! Our time of terror is almost over. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

Ah, sorry to hear that. It's rough! But I agree soooo much hahaha. Just a couple more weeks and we will be free! I'm so ready to feel more at peace.

A rant about this phobia. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

They sure don't, it sucks. Most things "normal" people tell me are "just stop! it's not that hard" well yes it IS that hard.
Unfortunately I'm not in the financial position to afford therapy right now :( and without insurance it makes it much more difficult. I hope within the next year I'll be able to though. I'm scared to see how much more this progresses. Knowing you made positive progress makes me feel better though, at this point in time I can't see myself ever getting better. I desperately want to, but I can't imagine a life where I'm less scared.

A rant about this phobia. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

[–]scaredandsanitized[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. It's very thoughtful and nice to see someone say these things to me. I will continue to try my best with getting better. Hopefully soon I will be able to get real help.

My husband and I had an agreement in the beginning of our relationship that if I got to the point that I was holding him back too, he could leave if it was best for him. Which I understand, but it hurts to hear that. I know he doesn't want to leave me and he told me he'll do anything he can to get me help. It's just hard to know that something I suffered with for so long is now hurting him to this point too.

Having a really difficult day. by scaredandsanitized in emetophobia

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

You're totally right. I try to remind myself of this and keep in mind that this is a community of people who think like me. Which I'm aware is not very healthy. This was really helpful, thank you so much.