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Posted 3/14/2013 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Just thought I would start out by asking if any of you are emetophobic and suffer from anxiety/panic and depression??

Amber
Posted 3/15/2013 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

We do have some emetophobes here on our forum. My daughter and I are somewhat phobic about it. I am not debilitated by it, but deeply dread getting the stomach flu or food poisoning!

It is more a facet of my overall health anxiety issue...and fear of feeling sick, weak and out of control...not the vomiting itself really...so I may not have true emetophobia.

There have been a few posts here on the subject, so please feel free to do a search by hitting the search button in the tool bar, upper right of this page.

Also, if you would like to tell us a little more about yourself, and feel comfortable doing so, please feel welcome to.

We are a supportive group who is always here to understand and care, so post anytime!:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/15/2013 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
Good to know....well not "good" as I don't wish this phobia on my worst enemy. I have had a phobia of vomiting since I was VERY little. I have battled it my whole life. I've gone through periods of time where it has been better than others and NOW is not that time. It's a constant battle and struggle even more so since I have children of my own. My anxiety/panic is all associated with being emetophobic. I would definitely like to speak with others struggling with the same thing.

Amber
Posted 3/15/2013 5:38 AM (GMT 0)
Well stick around here...like I said, we have some members who can definitely relate...

What have you tried in terms of recovery? Medication, therapy, coping techniques?

Have you found anything that helps you? Or are you looking for more ideas for relief?

I have come across some sites in researching on this...let me know if I can help, or if you are just looking for support/understanding...keep posting and you will find it here!

S.C.

p.s. I know what you mean about kids...I both have them, and work with them...vectors!!! AAAaaahhhh;p

Posted 3/15/2013 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
I started medication in middle school...6th grade. I found I have severe anxiety, panic and depression. I have been on it all...you name it, I'm sure I have tried it. Lots of times a medication will work for me until a year or two then stop!!! Whirlwind of trial and error. I have been on Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Celexa, Cymbalta, Klonopin, trazadone, Buspar, xanax, etc etc. Can't even keep track. Im currently taking Viibryd, buspar, klonopin, and trazodone.....I take xanax and phenergan as needed. I have had therapy off and on throughout the years. I wish I could find that magic pill that took it all away but as you can see, I go through the ringer with finding something that helps. Oh how my life would be different without this phobia!!!!! Definitely would like to hear from others!!! I am also very familiar with all of this so would love to be of support and help to others.

Amber
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