I really don;t know what is wrong with me. I think I have had this problem most of my life. There are times when it is more worse than others. I am just so scared of being/feeling sick that i amost have a [anic attack. I alsways think there are serious problems with my health too, e.g cancer etc. I have had constant ocd's al my life too. Sometimes this phobia stops me from doing things, e.g going on holiday incase someone is sick on the plane. It is almost laughable because it is so stipid, but its real to me. If i feel sick or sumone alse does I get all hot and start to shake and have to get away from everyone. I really do think that it is all in my head, and sometimes because i think i feel sick i think that is what actually makes me feel sick because im worrying about it. I don't ever be sick though, i just feel it. there isnt a day that goes by that i don't think feel sick, sometimes its only for about 5 mins. Please help me as i think there is something seriously wrong.
2007-12-10 02:07:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
ITS NOT HYPOCONDRIA!! It's called Emetophobia and i have it too. I getpins and needles in my hands then i get all hot and start crying. I can hold it back, as a result i have not been sick for 2 years but if i have diahorrea it can start me feeling sick(as it did today :( ) if someone says they feel sick i look for hiding places or run for the door i cant stand animals being sick. I run and hide. although i can tolerate it on the tv. Type Emetophobia on google its the 6th most common fear alot of people just dont realise it hope this helps
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2007-12-10 07:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by jamesington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually enjoy flying once the plane is in the air, but when I'm boarding and the plane is taking off I start looking at all the people suspiciously, and all sorts of horrible things go through my mind, like being hijacked, crashing, engine failure and so on. Once we get into the air, I usually feel better and I just enjoy looking at earth below and taking pictures. But if there is turbulence, I get a little nervous. Flying is actually safer than driving. Imagine 100 other planes flying right beside your plane ... it's basically the same when driving, but with cars.
2016-05-22 11:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such phobias do exist. To some people, they might indeed appear stupid. But the person who's constantly afraid of germs is going to be pretty miserable.
Face it: Bacteria and viruses exist, and have since long before the dawn of mankind. And there is no way to avoid them all.
So you're going to have to figure out a way to live with them. Get some counseling, lots of it. Try to figure out why you're afraid all the time, and get control of it.
Good luck, Honey.
2007-12-10 02:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being weary of falling ill is nothing abnormal. It's no picnic being sick so it's not something people look forward to. However in your case it seems very severe which leads me to believe it's a classic case of hypochondria. Check out this link and see if you find something that helps you understand your situation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondria
In the end though, it's very important that you see a doctor or specialist that can help you further.
2007-12-10 02:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by cherelle021287 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you seen a therapist? It sounds like hypochondria, which is believing you are sick even when you aren't. Its a very real thing and therapists/doctors can really help you out a lot, just tell them what you just told us.
2007-12-10 02:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by The Fleabag 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋