Could i be emetophobic?!


Question: Could i be emetophobic.?
Ever since I can remember I have hated being sick (so much you wouldn't believe). Every single day I feel sick because I am so stressed of BEING SICK. It's ironic, I know. I check everything before I eat it, won't fly incase I get airsick, won't go near anyone who feels sick, cry and go hysterical if someone is. I wash my hands before I eat anything, and carry a bottle of antiseptic soap stuff around with me. If I feel sick I pray and cry and have panic attacks, begging not to be sick, I hate it so much. I've tried and failed at not caring about it. And what sucks is that I get sick every year or so so far. And I get sick if I stress too much (And I stress all the time so you can see how that works out). I just read a question regarding someone who says they are emetophobic. Do you think I am.? No stupid answers please, this is a real problem. And anyone who is emetophobic, how do you deal with it etc......

Thanks heaps :)

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Answers:
Yep, sounds like it.

Try this site: http://www.emetophobia.org

They have a message board with friendly folk that can help you with this.Health Question & Answer

Yeah you could be allthough it sounds more like you are afraid of any kind of sickness not just throwing up. I don't mind colds as long as I don't throw up. And if someone on my family has a stomach flu I stay in my room all day and don't eat. It's kind of a problem. As far as how to deal with it, I don't really think there's a way except it will most likely get better with time. I know I used to be a lottt worseHealth Question & Answer

If it's causing an irrational panic response in you then yes, it sounds like you are. I am myself. I don't really deal with it that well, I have to admit. Emetrol is a godsend if you have nausea though! it's the best over the counter nausea treatment I've ever tried. If i don't have that, i sip gatorade, ginger ale or just cold water.

I also tend to not eat during the day - I tend to not get nauseated if I'm hungry. (Which I'm told is weird, since most people seem to get nauseated if they DON'T eat.)Health Question & Answer



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