Hey all,
I am not sure if you have heard of Emetaphobia it is the fear of vomiting. Yes its crazy. No one likes vomit but i have an actual phobia and it has ruled my life for more than a decade and I feel so trapped and scared all of the time.
I survived 2 pregnancies very medicated "just incase". I lose weight, i never try anything new, I never drink alcohol, i dont eat meat. Its just got worse since having kids I feel scared of them! I am pretty much on edge all of the time. Ive fainted from the fear and I have panic attacks.
I have sort of tried hypnotherapy and tapping. I have spoken to a few professionals over the years but I haven't found a "cure" as such yet. I have even searched for an operation of sorts to make it impossible for me to vomit, not that any surgeon would ever agree to such a thing without medical reason (GORD)
I feel like such a bad mum and role model. With Corona and germ awareness under the microscope I feel on the edge of a breakdown!
Has anyone ever suffered from this phobia? Has anyone found any help?
Please tell me there is light and I can be free one day ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
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I haven’t had experience in this area but did watch a documentary or something years and years ago where people with a fear of spiders would desensitise there selfs to it by watching videos of spiders then moving to the point they could see spiders the hold spiders...... I don’t know if a similar process could be used? Like listening to the sound of vomit, then watching videos of it etc..... is probably not something you’d look to explode without the support of a professional though. I’m sorry I hope you can get your life back without this fear. I wish you the best of luck!
Yes! I have this. My biggest worry is gastro. The minute someone starts I have anxiety attacks. If I have hot flushes, I have anxiety attacks. It’s a never ending cycle.
My dr game me stemitil (sorry if it’s wrong spelling). It’s used for vertigo. I can take it in extreme circumstances. It’s a crappy fear to live with. I work in child care as well 😬 good luck mumma