Emetophobia: Intrusive Thought Relief

This is a video for relief from intrusive thoughts using mindfulness and meditation! This can be watched by anyone with any form of intrusive thoughts, but I am aiming it specifically at emetophobia sufferers.
Feel free to replay this as much or as little as you need. I would recommend practicing this in a safe space to start with and then, when you're comfortable with it, maybe try having this awareness mindset whilst trying different triggers. Start small and work your way upward, but take it easy. If it's too much, stop or go back. Don't push yourself. Only move on once you have mastered one trigger.
Hope this helps!
C H A P T E R S
00:06 Intro
00:19 Backstory
00:40 Mindfulness
01:35 Eating
02:20 Compulsive Reactions
03:19 LET'S BEGIN
19:44 How To Use
20:36 100% Guarantee
21:29 End
((((DISCLAIMER: The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.)))))

[@emilyygariepy7034]

I suffer from extreme emetophobia and this always helps.

[@lucyalexandra.]

i also struggle to eat when i’m very anxious, and that hunger feeling kinda feels like nausea so i panic and it gets worse. this video was so helpful and it allowed me to calm down and notice how i was really feeling. thankyou

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Yeah it's amazing how much of an impact being hungry can have! Oh wonderful, I'm so glad it helped, no worries at all! 💕

[@lucyalexandra.]

@@EmetophobiaHelp definitely, i haven’t been able to eat much today so i’ve been panicking about feeling sick which led me to come across this video. and i’m so grateful!! i’ll probably watch it again and again😂 (i am waiting for cbt but with covid it’s taking a while so this helps massively in the time being) 💓💓

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

@@lucyalexandra. Holla, been there! 😂 Honestly I'm so glad it was a help! Hmm, how about this: I'm thinking about making a video on this, but (from my last cbt) if you repeat the words 'I might be sick' as much as you can, it absolutely takes the edge off. As this is probably what your brain is telling you, the aim is to repeat the words until you get bored of them - and they lose their power. Doesn't take long for it to take effect either! Only do it for as much as you can handle, stop if you start to get triggered and then begin again when you feel safe to do so. The more you say it, the quicker it will work!

[@lucyalexandra.]

@@EmetophobiaHelp i think that’s a great idea, i hope to use that i the future i just wish this particular panic would leave :(

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

@@lucyalexandra. Yeah, absolutely take your time with it and make things as easy as you can for yourself. Whatever currently helps, however small. Keeping my fingers crossed for your therapy to come around soon! ✌️

[@Vlogrsss]

I’m 11 and my mum was throwing up today bc of a roller coaster in this vr and she felt sick and threw up and I heard it but I’m proud of myself bc usually I would be worse and cover my ears but I didn’t cover my ears I just let it happen and my heart was beating but after I was like I never threw so I’m fine and it’s so amazing I feel like I can get it over without therapy and ur vids helped me so much so I’m not scared of sleeping at night imma keep watching them!

[@Leo-hs4xx]

Thank you so much. My emetophobia has really affected my social life in a negative way and this video has helped me lots. I hope that more people struggling will find this video it is so so helpful. Stay strong everyone ❤️

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

No worries at all, I'm so glad it helped! Absolutely stay strong and kick some emetophobic butt 💪

[@rhiannagregory7939]

I am 13 and have struggled with emetaphobia since i was about 7 years old. I have panic attacks most days and feel sick several times a day leading in shakness, crying, abdominal pain and upset stoumach. I am getting cbt therapy very soon as i am missing out a lot of my lessons. Its also the winter seasons and bugs are spreading so its hard to get me into school. I no longer can eat in restaurants go to the doctor or even spend a week in school without breaking down multiple times. Today its especially bad and have been feeling sick for about 9hrs and have had multiple panic attacks during and after school. I still feel sick now and after alot of tears its almost midnight and I've got school 2morrow. This vid is my only hope 😅

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

I'm so sorry to hear this, how awful!! If it helps at all, this is all very relatable, I've been in exactly the same situation and I can tell you it absolutely gets better! I'm so pleased to hear that you're getting CBT too because that should help massively, really well done!! I promise you can absolutely do this, go kick your emetophobia in the butt and I will be here if you ever want to chat or vent 💞

[@aaxdark5075]

Wow that’s exactly like me

[@daphnec4016]

Sending hugs. I know this feeling xx

[@lauraschmidt7829]

I watched this before going to sleep just so I could calm down my upset stomach and sleep without interruption… When I tell you I calmed down almost immediately and actually fell asleep because I suddenly felt so good, wow! This really made my night! Thank you so much!

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

My goodness, you just made my day! I'm so, so glad it helped! You are most welcome 💞

[@y0urgff378]

It’s 1 am and I had to calm down, I was starving and I ate a lot of crisps and I felt scared and guilty but this helped me so much and I feel asleep

[@KatyTalks]

this is so eye opening. My physical anxiety is the worst and so d trembly hard to deal with

[@emilyrose1925]

this deserves so much more recognition. thank you so much for this💖

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Oh thank YOU so much! I'm so glad it helped! 🥰

[@xo8423]

Im having some sort of panic attack because of this and I just want to thank you , this is really helpful and to whoever is reading this to distract yourself , I hope your day gets better

[@tellmethesongoftherain6534]

When I have anxiety I usually pick my fingers. Yes, I rip the literal skin off my fingers.

[@whokilledthesunv4768]

I do that but with my lips 😞

[@killuasskateboard3246]

If i tell myself this, I wont believe a word the helping side of my brain is saying. I HAVE to listen to people like you to tell me because I believe people like you that make these I had an emetephobia attack about 9 minutes ago and my hands are still shaking. I really want to get over this stupid phobia but idk how to tell my parents because I dont know what trhey will say. Im only 11 years old and these emetephobia attacks are mentally killing me.

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

No I know exactly what you mean, It's almost impossible to believe yourself. I'm so sorry to hear this but I would really recommend speaking very calmly to your parents and telling them that you really need help. If they don't believe you, maybe show them some videos about emetophobia? So many people have emetophobia, it's one of the most common phobias but no one knows this because it's not talked about. I would also recommend possibly getting therapy (especially CBT therapy) if you have access to it, it's incredibly helpful! Or at the very least, go to your GP and see if they can recommend/do anything to help. I hope you get on ok and I’ll be here to chat if you need someone to talk to! 💕

[@itsbef]

i wanted to share my story. ive struggled with emetophobia since i was little, im nearly an adult now for reference. i struggle not only to eat but sometimes to get out of bed because the stress is immobilizing. i struggle to brush my teeth some days because i dont want to put anything in my mouth. id be happy to discuss someone elses experience with them if they send a reply in the comments.

[@GlitterOnTheFloorAfterTheParty]

Ive had it for 5 years and i start shaking and trembling everytime i have any thought of that ANY feeling in my stomach scares the hell out of me when i was about ten years old it started and it was so bad i cried sometimes because my mind wouldn’t un picture the scene of it happening. Yes to this day i do think about it and scares me. especially when i go out to carnivals or fairs because i feel someone is gonna do it bcs of nausea after rides. Once i was going to the pool and a cars door open and i saw someone do it right in front me im so traumatized i wanna cry and another time not too long before that i saw i kid doing it. And one time at the nurses office i saw someone say they were there because they thr*w up picturing it just makes my teeth chatter. One time it happened to my dad from some sharp pain in his kidney but i heard the sounds and wanted to run out of my house and never come back. I hate when anyone mentions it even as a joke but i was having a panic attack and it just felt so good writing thiss.

[@ameliaelizaax2895]

I cam across this video a second ago, i'm panicking about feeling ill again and I started to feel unwell, right before I eat dinner yet again! how convenient!! I got kinda nervous when I saw the warning at the start tho so i'm not going to watch right now but after dinner when I have calmed down i'll give it another go xx

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Uuugh always at the most inconvenient times right? Give it a go if you can, it's very quiet and calming, no scary suprises and only made to help 🥰

[@hadlaetaylor]

Thank you so much for this! I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant and have been really struggling with morning sickness but this video has helped me so much❤

[@maddielacey3164]

i’m struggled with anxiety for about just over a year it started when i was 13 and now i’m nearly 15. i’ve also been emetophobic since i was little and that contributes to most of my anxiety especially in winter months. tonight i woke up for the first time in a while to a panic attack and i forgot what to do but so happy i stumbled across this video. it’s really calmed me down. when i’m anxious i don’t want to eat anything and that’s led to bad physical health last year. i’m really hoping i can overcome this soon.

[@barbwirebrat]

i come back to this a lot and i just wanna say thank you for making this. i’d love to see you make more videos some day, these are my saving grace lol

[@jeanieboo]

thank u sm for this !! it helped alot !!! everytime i feel like im getting better at handling my phobia i would get a very scary anxiety attack (always after i eat too) and it's the worse always bc i would gag and gag nonstop and doing that would worsen my anxiety. even worse is that after it, it would make me go back to not eating at all or even when i do eat, i would just get anxiety attacks after. it just frustrates me because it takes me months to be able to eat without being scared and one anxiety attack is all it takes for me to go back to square one. it's just so repetitive im so tired of it i don't want to experience this anymore

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

No worries! Gosh I'm so sorry to hear this, that sounds so horrible!! Very relatable about going back to square one again and again, I've absolutely been there and it's incredibly frustrating! I would definitely recommend speaking to your doctor if you haven’t already, they might be able to give you something to help. I may actually recommend looking into medication at this point, as (in my personal experience) it’s what stopped me from constantly going back to square one, but please use your own discretion with that one. You can get better, keep going! 💕

[@cassiesouter1374]

For my nausea from panic attacks (for me they last from days to months...still hoping) I use Slimfast meal replacements or high protein depending on my nutritional status. I ended up in an ER for IV fluids so many times that my Dr. now also gives me Compazine to stop the vomiting. Many fewer ER visits!!!

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

I'm so sorry to hear this, stay strong!! 💕

[@thetoadmyster3607]

i’m watching this at 3am as i got woken up by my brother being sick. Idk why and this time last year i was actually being sick with covid so its deja vu. He throws up when he’s anxious and he’s just one of those people who throws up over everything but 3am seems like a weird time for it to be random. It also means everyone’s a sleep so i can’t text anyone to find out and i don’t wanna leave my room. We only have one bathroom too , i wish i hadn’t woken up

[@brittany16950]

THANK YOU EMETOPHOBIA HELP!!

[@plasticeater100]

thank you so much for this i've had this for almost a whole year and i'm only 11

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

I'm glad you like it! I'm sorry to hear that, stay strong and get help when you need it - things can definitely get better 💕

[@SarahRumley]

thank u so much, calmed me right down

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Oh wonderful, I'm so glad it helped! No worries at all 🥰

[@aurorablizz4671]

Hello, is it normal that I am nauseous everyday cause of my emetophobia? Doctors don't know the cause of my nausea and I have it for 3 years now. I'm starting to get really depressed to be honest.

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Hey! Oofft that's not nice, but I can definitely relate! I am not a doctor but I can't say it's necessarily normal because I thought it was untill I realised it wasn't 😅 And yes I completely get that, it is VERY depressing when you have to deal with it every day! It's good that you have a starting point though, makes it a little easier to pin point. Something important to rule out: Did you start taking any medication or contraception around the start of the three years? Now let's see if we can narrow it down: Does the nausea last all 24hrs of the day or are you able to calm it and if so, what makes it better/go? Does the nausea get worse if you do anything in particular and if so, what? 😊

[@scrubbingbubbies]

This is so wonderful thank you

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

No worries at all, I'm so glad you liked it! 💕

[@nadiajones972]

i love you so much :,) do u think me throwing up will get me over this? i haven’t thrown up for 5 years. im so scared, im so so scared. i’ve been going thru an anxiety rollercoaster for the past month. it all started on june 24:/ i’m so scared i’m sick rn (a cold) but i’m so scared. i wanna get over this

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Hehe thank you! I'd say it's very much up to you. For me personally, I know that making myself sick isn't going to help because my intrusive thoughts are the main problem, and they're not going to disappear just because I've been sick. However, it may give you clarity on what to expect, and it may not be as bad as you're expecting - it'll just be gross for a moment and then that's it, all done, no more. I'd say only do it if you feel strong enough to manage it though, as you don't want it to make you worse, that's the main thing. I'm so sorry that you've been going through such a nightmare, it's the worst isn't it?? I would recommend getting some therapy/CBT if you can, it will massively help! Or at least go to your GP and see if they can give you anything. Stay strong Nadia, things can absolutely get better!! 💕

[@nadiajones972]

@@EmetophobiaHelp thank you so so so much!!

[@lucyalexandra.]

@@nadiajones972 hey, i’m not sure if i’m too late but i’ve had this phobia since i was 4 and i’m 17 now. i hadn’t been sick for 10 years and a few weeks ago i was, once. it was so shocking because it was so bearable, i managed on my own and the worst bit was just before. the actual act is not bad at all and i felt instantly better! i promise the expectation is so different and the nausea is 100% the scariest bit but being sick is your body’s way of helping itself and it is not dangerous. you will be fine no matter the outcome :) x

[@grey2806]

Help me please. Im having an 3metophobia panicattack rn

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Hey there! It's the worst I know! Do you know how it started/what triggered it?

[@samantatello2215]

@@EmetophobiaHelp Hi, I’m having an attack right now please any tips?

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

@@samantatello2215 I've just seen this, I hope you're doing ok! This is always a good one if not: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIm9Zp9tfJuHaKs

[@arin1902]

I had a small bout of food poisoning at the start of this month and i cannot stop thinking back to how bad it felt. i feel fine most of the time but after I eat or when I'm too tired and even just before going to relax I get BAD nausea 😑👎 get so so anxious and get panic attacks and trembling legs almost every night now. is this normal ? how can i cope with such emetophobia when i really DO have some lasting nausea and stomach pain ? it keeps me up at night burning 🔥😢

[@arin1902]

BTW I habe had emetophobia as long as I can remember ever feeling anxiety, have always been very up and down with the anxiety and panic attacks

[@sablexqz]

I know I’m late but I can almost 100% guarantee you (as frustrating as it is) the nausea is caused by emetophobia induced anxiety. A few things I recommend is one making a safe space, one that’s open with maybe plushies or other things that comfort you if you’re feeling anxious or having an emetophobia attack. For nausea I recommend zofran! It’s helped me personally greatly with ridding nausea. And if possible talking to a loved one or even a therapist/counselor is SO helpful!!! And a bonus fun fact: people with emetophobia are the ones who throw up the least! I pray you get through this!! It doesn’t last forever ❤️

[@CeliaMaeMae]

i like this... :)

[@kil5147]

I keep telling my parents to take me to a therapist but they just won't, what do I do?

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

Oh that's so annoying! Would you be able to take yourself to one? Or go with a friend? The second time I signed up to one (Vita Minds - if you're in the UK) is free and I had 12 weekly sessions over the phone. It would have been in person but covid 😅

[@kil5147]

@@EmetophobiaHelp I can't go alone, because I'm 13 plus I have very bad trust issues so I'd be awkward, but maybe virtual could work

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

@@kil5147 Oh I see, fair enough. So I've had both in person and over phone and I'd say the phone was just as effective. Plus I was able to do tasks outside the house whilst having her on the phone for support/talk me through it, which was actually a big help. Either way, therapists are usually very calm and sweet. I can see that trust issues would make things fairly difficult, but remember they only want to help you get better. They won't push you and are always super sensative to how you're feeling 😊

[@kil5147]

@@EmetophobiaHelp And how do you find a therapist?

[@EmetophobiaHelp]

@@kil5147 There will be different support depending on where you are/what region. Best way is to do some googleing on 'free mental health support' and see what options are available for you.

[@ruggedlifejewelry]

You need to learn to challenge the thoughts not just distract. We teach how to in Thrive