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NagitoStan

2y ago

Terrified of Throwing Up - Seeking Support

So because of things I've been around all my life, I am TERRIFIED of throwing up. Like, to the point of shaking and crying and begging to be taken somewhere. Does anyone else experience something like this?

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fishie01

2y ago

Hi NagitoStan. It sounds like you may have 'Emetophobia.' "A disproportionate fear of vomiting, or emetophobia, is a chronic and disabling condition which is characterized by a tendency to avoid a wide array of situations or activities that might increase the risk of vomiting." -NIH Although it is a phobia, it typically is a result of trauma & therefore treatment often involves trauma-based methods (CBT, EMDR). If you already have a Psychiatrist &/or Therapist, I would recommend speaking to them about your symptoms & how best to treat/manage. If not- this may be a good time to look into seeing a therapist/psychologist. I wish you the very best 💕
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Fiesty

2y ago

Obviously I don't know all of your life experiences, but this does sound like a trigger for panic attacks.

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