I suffer from emetophobia (fear of throwing up) and it's a constant fear, i always feel sick to my stomach so i hardly eat, does anyone know any way of cure of making this fear go away???
2007-08-17 18:39:36 · 9 answers · asked by Adam101 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There isn't a ready, out-of-the-box cure for emetophobia or any other phobia. Some people suggest desensitizing phobics to vomit. Densensitization supposedly culminates with the phobic inducing vomiting. But that isn't the best option. This is because many phobics are already around vomiters (usually their children; additionally, phobic health care workers are exposed to their patients, and phobic teachers are exposed to their students). And as noted above, many phobics have vomited since developing their phobia, and it didn't cure them. (To make matters worse, many phobics have anxiety about losing their 10 or 20 year records.)
2007-08-17 18:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats interesting that I have the same phobia. It's actually more common than you think. I think it is worth looking into why you have that fear. For example, what are you really scared of? For me, it's not so much of my fear of getting sick, it's actually getting sick and other people knowing about it...hearing me, seeing me, etc., which is actually rooted in a social anxiety type thing. So if you try to treat or work on the social anxiety thing, it isn't as bad. I also try to focus on and think to myself "what is the worst thing that can happen if I get sick?" Answer that question, then ask yourself "then what?" Answer that question, then ask yourself "then what?" Basically the idea with this strategy is to identify your irrational fears of getting sick. I hope you understand what I'm saying. It would also be worth going to a therapist because there are probably underlying issues there such as maybe anxiety or something. Good luck!
2007-08-18 05:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by James W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the same way too.I have heard of 3 people on Answers having this particular type of irrational fear.I dont want to push you to drugs,but i am under a psychiatrists care and he prescribes me Paxil and xanax.I would not eat hardly anything when i first went in for my first visit,now,2 years later,i am able to eat a little bit and not have my tummy ache every day.Good Luck my freind.
2007-08-17 20:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Emetophobia Recovery System - http://Emetophobia.NaturallySaver.com
2015-09-06 02:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Selma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover fear of vomit phobia try Imforda Sickness System Guide (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my buddy got great success with it.
2017-01-29 18:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Radisav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont get sick , i'm sorry that is a bad phobia , have you consulted your doctor or maybe a psychologist. maybe some meds could help . this is a tough one , good luck.
2007-08-17 18:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by sparkyboygym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, i honestly never heard of this. but i found this website that might help you....
good luck to you.
2007-08-17 18:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by yadal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anybody actually enjoys the act of vomiting.it's a normal fear..not something to worry about being afraid of.
2007-08-17 18:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by susan e 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheOpenDoorForsupport/
2007-08-17 18:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by A Person. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋